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Sections 12.01.010 Purpose. 12.01.020 Scope. 12.01.030 Applicability. 12.01.040 Amendments and Remissions. 12.01.050 Enforcement and Responsibility. 12.01.060 Review and Approval. 12.01.070 Interpretation. 12.01.080 Relationship to Other Standards. 12.01.090 Responsibility to Provide Roadway Improvements. 12.01.095 General Requirements. 12.01.100 General References. 12.01.110 Primary Design and Construction Reference Documents. 12.01.120 Other Specifications. 12.01.130 Variances (Departures from the Standards) and Appeals. 12.01.140 Authority of the Public Works Director. 12.01.150 Cost Estimates and Construction Bonds. 12.01.160 Public Road System. 12.01.170 New County Roads.
12.01.010 Purpose. Kittitas County has adopted these Road Standards to:
Set forth specific and consistent road design elements for developers
and other private parties constructing or modifying road or right-of-way
facilities which require County approvals; and
Establish uniform criteria to guide the County's own construction of new
County roads or reconstruction of existing roads; and
These standards are intended to support Kittitas County's goals for
achieving affordable housing, providing adequate facilities for development
in an efficient manner and to balance these goals with the general safety
and mobility needs of the traveling public.
In adopting the Road Standards, the County has sought to encourage
standardization of road design elements where necessary for consistency and
to assure, so far as practical, that the motoring, bicycling, equestrian and
pedestrian public safety needs are met. Considerations include safety,
convenience, pleasant appearance, proper drainage and economical
maintenance. The County's permitting and licensing activities require the
adoption of specific, identifiable standards to guide private individuals
and entities in the administrative process of securing the necessary County
approval. The County must have needed flexibility to carry out its general
duty to provide streets, roads and highways for the diverse and changing
needs of the traveling public. Accordingly, these standards are not intended
to represent the legal standard by which the County's duty to the traveling
public is to be measured.
The Standards cannot provide for all situations.
They are intended to assist but not to substitute for competent work by
design professionals. It is expected that land surveyors, engineers and
architects will bring to each project the best of skills from their
respective disciplines. These Standards are also not intended to limit
unreasonably any innovative or creative effort, which could result in better
quality, better cost savings, or both. Any proposed departure from the
Standards will be judged, however, on the likelihood that such variance will
produce a compensating or comparable result.
In order to remain current
with technological changes and public needs, these standards are subject to
revisions. This manual is printed in a format that can be easily updated. This
edition will be current at the time of issuance; however, it is incumbent for
the holder to keep the manual current with revisions to the standards. (Ord.
2005-30, 2005)
12.01.020 Scope. This title is not a textbook or a substitute for engineering knowledge,
experience, or judgment. It is intended to aid in deciding those factors
needed to intelligently plan, design, construct, upgrade, and maintain land
use development roads in the County.
The requirements contained in this title apply to all new construction,
improvements to existing roads, or other work done on, over, or under any
land use development road, or other roads within the County.
Requirements of the title shall be enforced in the same manner as other
Kittitas County Codes, including injunctions resulting in work stoppage or
suit may be commenced for damages resulting to the roads or rights-of-way of
the County due to noncompliance. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.01.030
Applicability. This title shall apply to all land within the unincorporated areas of
the County except where superseded by other governmental jurisdiction.
These Standards shall apply to all newly constructed roads and
right-of-way facilities required by development approvals within Kittitas
County. Any Land-use application on file with the County prior to the date
of adoption of these standards shall be vested under the standards
applicable at the time of application. In the event of conflict with the
current subdivision code, Kittitas County Code Chapters 16 and 17, these
Standards shall control. These standards do not apply to state or federal
roads. If roads are required to be built to public standards and are
inspected and certified as such, the County will accept these roads onto the
County system for continued maintenance, subject to limitations as addressed
in KCC 12.01.180.
The Standards may apply to modifications of roadway features of existing
facilities which are within the scope of reconstruction or capital
improvement projects when so required by Kittitas County or to the extent
they are expressly referred to in project plans and specifications. The
Standards are not intended to apply to "resurfacing, restoration and
rehabilitation (3R)" projects as those terms are defined in the Local Agency
Guidelines, WSDOT, as amended; however, the Director may at his discretion
consider the Standards as optional goals for 3R projects.
The Standards shall not apply to new or planned utility facilities and
emergency or non-emergency replacement of existing utility structures within
Kittitas County right-of-way. Every new utility facility and all planned,
non-emergency replacement of existing utility structures within Kittitas
County right-of-way shall be governed by the most current version of the
Manual on Accommodating Utilities in Kittitas County Rights-of-Way. (Ord.
2005-30, 2005)
12.01.040 Amendments
and Remissions. The standards may be amended as required. The Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC), following the recommendations of the Director of Public
Works and Planning Commission, may consider revisions and/or amendments to this
title. The revisions will be adopted by resolution following a public hearing.
One year from the date of acceptance the Planning Commission and the
Board of County Commissioners shall hold public hearings, and annually there
after for the purpose of reviewing the Standards and receive public comment
regarding any issues that have developed from the adoption of these
standards. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.01.050 Enforcement
and Responsibility. It shall be the duty of the Board of County Commissioners, acting
through the Director of Public Works or his/her designee, to enforce the
provisions of this title. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.01.060 Review and
Approval. The County will review all land-use applications for general compliance
with the Specific Roadway Standards. An approval by the County does not relieve
the owner, owner's engineer, or developer from final responsibility of insuring
that the calculations, plans, specifications, construction, and as-built
drawings are in compliance with this title as stated in the owner's engineer's
certification provided in accordance with 12.08.020. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.01.070
Interpretation. In the interpretation and application of the provisions of this title,
the following shall govern:
In its interpretation and application, the provisions shall be regarded
as the minimum requirements for the protection of the public health, safety,
comfort, morals, convenience, prosperity, and welfare of the residents of
the County.
Whenever a provision of this title or any provision in any law,
ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation of any kind, contain any
restrictions covering any of the same subject matter, whichever standards
are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements shall
govern.
The standards in this title shall not modify or alter any road
construction plans, which have been filed with and accepted by the County
prior to the effective date of this title. This exception shall be subject
to the conditions and limitations under which the Engineer accepted said
plans.
Any ambiguities in the interpretation of material contained in this title
shall be resolved through the appeals process. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.01.080 Relationship
to Other Standards. When applicable WAC, AASHTO standards, and/or WSDOT standards are
referenced, any reference to "State highways", or the like, within each agency's
documentation, shall be interpreted to mean "county road". This in no way should
be interpreted that Kittitas County will require all roads to be built to State
Highway standards.
Since the County is the approval authority for land use changes, this title,
which stipulates certain minimum conditions for land use changes, shall apply.
If special districts impose more stringent standards, this difference is not
considered a conflict; the more stringent standard shall apply. If the State or
Federal Government imposes more stringent standards, criteria, or requirements,
these shall be incorporated into this document after the due process and public
hearing(s) required to modify this title. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.01.090 Responsibility to Provide Roadway Improvements.
Any parcel creation, which will impact the service level,
safety or operational efficiency of abutting or serving roadways or is
required by other County Code or ordinance to improve such roadways
shall improve those roadways in accordance with these Standards. The
extent of the off-site improvements to roads serving a development shall
be based on an assessment by the County of the impacts of the proposed
land development. The assessment will be based on factors including, but
not limited to, functional classification, primitive road designation,
single access to development, safety and level of service.
Any parcel creation abutting and impacting existing roads shall
improve the frontage of those roads in accordance with these standards.
The extent of improvements shall be based on the assessment by the
County of the impacts of the proposed land development stated in Section
A. above. Short plats within the UGA creating only one additional lot to
a tax lot with an existing dwelling unit are exempt from providing urban
type street improvements but are subject to shoulder improvements
providing these improvements are consistent with surrounding roads and
do not present a safety problem.
Any land development or parcel creation that contains internal roads
shall construct or improve those roadways to these Standards.
It is the County's practice that it will not allow subdivisions to
be recorded unless there exists a recorded continuous public or private
access to the subdivision. Nor will the County accept a road for
maintenance until the road is directly connected to a County or other
publicly maintained road.
All public road improvement and development projects within an UGA
shall include pedestrian access as a part of the design in accordance
with the appropriate City's standard, provided a pre-annexation
agreement between the applicant and the appropriate City has been
entered into and requires the same.
All road improvements planned or specified in any adopted Growth
Management plan of the County shall be planned and constructed in
accordance with these Standards.
Contiguous parcels, parcels under the same ownership and/or parcels
sharing access easements/roads that submit any land development
application, shall be reviewed as one development for transportation and
road improvement purposes. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
The road circulation system within a proposed plat shall provide for
access to adjacent properties whenever such provision is reasonable and
practical.
At least two ingress-egress routes which are interconnected are required
for all roads that serve more than 40 lots.
Deadend streets, designed to be so permanently, shall be provided at the
closed end with a turn-around having an outside right-of-way easement
diameter of at least one hundred ten feet.
Any public road whose rights have been acquired by deed easement or
prescription shall not be closed off or otherwise made inaccessible in any
way.
No road names shall be used which will duplicate or be confused with the
names of existing roads. Road names shall be subject to the approval of the
Department of Public Works.
Corner lots shall have no dimension less than ninety feet. Lot corner
shall be rounded by an arc, the minimum radius of which shall be not less
than 35 feet at street intersections, or as required by the WSDOT Design
Manual.
All parcel creations that access property over private lands, public
lands, or road easements managed by other agencies must submit an approved
easement from the land owners or road/easement managers that specifically
address access, maintenance, seasonal restrictions and other restrictions
and or limitations. These easements and permits shall be presented or
recorded prior to final approval.
Irrigation and delivery water shall be relocated to the utility easement
along the existing county road. Additional easement width may be required to
accommodate the delivery or tail water. Irrigation water shall not be
conveyed or drained into a new county road right of way. A franchise
agreement will be required for irrigation water crossing the county right of
way.
All roads crossing an irrigation ditch shall have a crossing agreement
with the ditch owner or irrigation entity.
All new roads shall conform to the County Transportation Plan, when
published. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.01.100 General
References. The Standards implement and are intended to be consistent with:
County Code, as amended
Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan, current edition.
Kittitas County Transportation Plan, when adopted.
Adopted Community Plans.
Kittitas County Non-Motorized Transportation Plan, when adopted.
Kittitas County Capital Improvement Program, as amended.
Kittitas County Growth Management Program
Kittitas County Manual on Accommodating Utilities within the
Right-of-way (Ord. 2005-30, 2005;Ord. 2004-13, 2004)
12.01.110 Primary
Design and Construction Reference Documents. Except where these
Standards provide otherwise, design detail, construction materials and
workmanship shall be in accordance with the following publications produced
separately by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), or
jointly by WSDOT and American Association of State Highway and Transportation
OFFICIALS (AASHTO).
WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal
Construction, current edition as amended. These will be referred to as the "WSDOT
Standard Specifications."
The WSDOT Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction, to
be referred to as the "WSDOT Standard Plans", Current edition as amended.
WSDOT Design Manual, current edition as amended. (Ord. 2005-30,
2005)
12.01.120 Other
Specifications. Other specifications include the following, which
shall be applicable when pertinent, when specifically cited in the Standards, or
when required by State or Federal funding authority:
Local Agency Guidelines, WSDOT, as amended.
Guidelines for Urban Arterial Program, WSDOT, as amended.
Design criteria of federal agencies including the Federal
Housing Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development; and the
Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation.
A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), current
edition.
Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, adopted by the
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO),
current edition.
U. S. Department of Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices, as amended and approved by Washington State Department of
Transportation, abbreviated as the "MUTCD" current edition.
Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, adopted by
AASHTO, current edition.
City and County Design Standards for the Construction of Urban
and Rural Arterials and Collectors in Washington State, current edition.
Guidelines for the Geometric Design of Very Low-Volume Local
Roads (ADT<400), adopted by the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO), current edition. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.01.130 Variances
(Departures from the Standards) and Appeals. Variances from these Standards may be granted by the Road Variance
Committee, comprised of the Public Works Director, Director of Community
Development Services, Fire Marshall, or designees, and three citizens appointed
by the BOCC, upon evidence that such variances are in the public interest, and
that requirements for safety, function, fire protection, appearance and
maintainability based upon sound engineering judgment are fully met. Variances
from the standards in this title will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If
the developer, contractor, utility responsible to the County for improvements
desires to design and construct such improvements in variances to these
standards, such variance(s) shall be identified in a written attachment to the
initial submittal of construction plans or Subdivision Application. The variance
request(s) shall consist of:
Identification of the standard provision to be waived or
varied.
Identification of the alternative design or construction
standards to be adhered to.
A thorough justification of the variance request including
impact on capital and maintenance requirements and cost.
Request may be prepared by the applicant or professional civil
engineer licensed to practice in Washington or professional land surveyor
licensed to practice in Washington.
If, upon review and denial of the variance by the Road Variance Committee,
the developer may appeal to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).
The developer shall make appeal to the BOCC within 15 days from receipt of
denial from the Director of Public Works. All notices and appeals shall be in
writing. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.01.140 Authority of
the Public Works Director. The Director of Public Works or his designee shall have the authority,
on behalf of the County, to ascertain that all design and construction is equal
to or exceeds the minimum requirements set forth in these standards. (Ord.
2005-30, 2005)
12.01.150 Cost
Estimates and Construction Bonds. Failure to comply with these Standards may result in denial of plan
or development permit approval, revocation of prior approvals, or legal action
for forfeiture of performance guarantee.
CONSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES: In lieu of the
completion of any required improvements prior to approval of a final plat,
short plat or other land-use action, the developer shall provide a
performance guarantee in an amount and with satisfactory surety and
conditions providing for and securing to Kittitas County the actual design,
construction and installation of such improvements within a period specified
by the Director. The Director will enforce the guarantee through appropriate
legal and equitable remedies. If a surety bond is provided for public or
private roads, the amount of the bond shall equal one hundred and
thirty-five (135%) of the estimated design and construction cost. When a
letter of escrow or cash is used, which will be acceptable only for public
roads, the amount covered shall be for one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of
the estimated construction cost as reviewed and concurred by the Public
Works Director
The amount of the financial guarantee may be reduced during construction
proportionally to the amount of work completed, as said work is approved by
the Public Works Director.
Building Permits will not be issued until road construction is completed or
bonded to the subject dwelling or structure and approved by the County or a
licensed professional engineer. The developer is legally and financially
responsible for ensuring all roads are constructed in accordance with this
code.
MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES: The successful
performance of public improvements shall be guaranteed for a period of not
less than two years from the date of acceptance or Final Construction
Approval (which ever is last). The amount of the maintenance guarantee shall
be ten percent (10%) of the construction cost and the form of the
maintenance financial guarantee shall be approved by the Public Works
Director. Maintenance guarantees will not be required when the required
performance guarantee is $1,000.00 or less. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
General
The Washington Revised Code (RCW 36.75.010) defines public roads as
every highway or part thereof, outside the limits of incorporated cities and
towns which has not been designated as a state highway or roads over private
lands that have been dedicated to the public deed and accepted by the Board
of County Commissioners, so long as no vacation of the road has occurred.
Public roads may or may not be maintained by the County. Kittitas County
maintains only those roads, which the BOCC, by written resolution, has
agreed to maintain.
The State statutes have vested Kittitas County with powers, if they so
choose, to maintain, lay out, alter, add, delete, acquire property, and
regulate traffic on the public roads under its jurisdiction. (Ord. 2005-30,
2005)
New roads may be added to the County Road System by resolution passed by the
Board of County Commissioners. Sources of new roads are additions,
realignments, relinquished State Highways and Forest Service roads,
subdivision and other development. Ordinarily, before a new road becomes a
part of the County Road System, it passes through seven steps: planning,
design, right-of-way acquisition or dedication, construction, inspection,
possible acceptance through resolution and warranty period.
The initial approval of subdivision road construction by the Engineer is for
purposes of releasing the applicant's Development collateral and not for
purposes of acceptance by the County for maintenance. The applicant shall
construct all roads proposed in any development to the required standard
with no liability or obligation for such construction or maintenance by the
County.
The County will generally bring a road onto the county road maintenance
system if the new road has a potential ADT greater than 400 and is a through
road, either to another county road or looped back at the appropriate
spacing. The County will not normally consider taking on subdivision
internal roads or Cul-De-Sacs. Provided, however, the County shall determine
which roads, if any, are intended to be added onto the County road system at
the planning or preliminary approval stage of a proposed development. Any
roads not intended to be added onto the County road system shall be
privately developed and maintained in accordance with Kittitas County Road
Standards for Private Roads
Planning Standards
Prior to the design of a new road, the functional classification,
terrain classification, and the design speed must be determined. The
functional classification and terrain classification are defined in
KCC 12.03.040. The design speeds are addressed under KCC 12.04.
The road systems of proposed new developments must correspond to the
definitions given previously. If the developer's engineers have any
questions in regard to the classification type of a particular road or roads
within a proposed development, they should contact the Engineer for
clarification.
Situations may arise in which both the County, Forest Service, State and
city or town or other agency become involved in the review of a given
development. The following procedure shall then apply:
The conditions of the Inter-Governmental Agreements (IGAs) between the
County and the incorporated area shall be complied with.
The County shall refer development plans to other involved agencies for
review and comment.
The other agencies shall be responsible for the issuance of access and
utility permits and inspections of their respective utilities.
The County shall be responsible for the issuance of permits and
inspections of all road construction and for installation or modification of
utilities, which occur within the rights-of-way of the County Road System.
The County Engineering Department should be contacted for additional
information.
Other agencies shall be responsible for the issuance of permits and
inspections of all road construction and for installation or modification of
utilities, which occur within the rights-of-way of the Agencies Road System.
The other agencies should be contacted for additional information.
Design Standards
The design standards, which have been established in this title generally,
represent minimum values. The sources for these standards include applicable
standards established by the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and by Washington Department of
Transportation (WSDOT). Every effort has been made in this title to provide
consistent, accepted, and established standards to follow which will result
in a safe and efficient road system at a reasonable cost to construct and
maintain, while at the same time minimizing adverse environmental impacts.
In addition to the specific design standards found throughout other parts of
this title, the following general design principals shall be adhered to
insofar as practicable:
Layout of lots and blocks should provide desirable settings for
structures by making use of natural contours and maintaining existing views,
affording privacy for the residents and protection from adverse noise and
vehicular traffic. Natural features and vegetation of the area should be
preserved where practical. The resulting road system must, however, provide
for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods and also allow for
proper construction and maintenance practices to occur.
Tree masses and large individual trees should be preserved. The system of
roadways, sidewalks, bicycle and equestrian trails, and the lot layout
should be designed to take advantage of visual qualities of the area.
In high-density development particularly, pedestrian ways, bike paths,
and equestrian trails should be separated from roadways used by vehicular
traffic. Sidewalks should be designed to provide all residential building
sites with direct access to all neighborhood facilities, including schools
and school collection points, parks and playgrounds, churches and shopping
areas.
Roads should be located with appropriate regard for topography, creeks,
wooded areas, and other natural features, which would enhance attractive
development.
Roads should not be located so as to closely parallel streams or be
subject to flooding. There should be a vegetated strip to trap soil carried
by runoff between the toe of fill and the channel thalweg (a line running
along the main course of the stream).
In mountainous terrain, it may be preferable to provide more right-of-way
than the minimum required to construct the road itself. The road will be
permitted to wind around within the right-of-way to reduce cuts and
unnecessary scarring, provided minimum standards are met. This higher
standard right-of-way will permit improvements of the alignment as traffic
warrants.
Existing roads, including roads in subdivisions having preliminary plat
approval in adjoining properties, shall be continued at equal or greater
width and in similar alignments by roads proposed in the subdivision, unless
variations are approved.
Roads within subdivisions should be designed as a system of circulation
routes so that the use of local roads by through traffic will be
discouraged.
Roads shall intersect as nearly at right angles as possible. Written
approval from the Engineer shall be required if an intersection is proposed
that would deviate more than 10 degrees from perpendicular.
When a tract is divided into lots 200% or larger, on average, than the
underlying zoning, such lots or parcels shall be arranged to permit the
logical location and opening of future streets or roads.
Construction and Testing Standards
Specific construction specifications, both for materials and workmanship,
and testing requirements, are found in KCC 12.04. The construction
specifications used in work on the County Road System generally comply with
the WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction in force
at the time of construction.
Construction Warranty and Collateral
The developer shall guarantee all portions of construction work done in
the right-of-way in accordance with KCC 12.01.150 (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
ACCESS -
That portion of the driveway private road extending from the County Road or
street edge to the edge of Right-of-Way.
"ADT"
Average Daily Traffic - The general unit of measure for traffic defined as
the total volume during the given time period (in whole days) greater than
one day and less than one year, divided by the number of days in that time
period.
ALLEY - A
thoroughfare or right-of-way, usually narrower than a street, which provides
access to the rear boundary of two or more residential properties and is not
intended for general traffic circulation.
"AS-BUILT"
or RECORD DRAWINGS - Set of original plans, with information superimposed
upon them, showing any additions, deletions, changes, etc.
AUXILARY
LANE- The portion of the roadway adjoining the traveled way for parking,
turning or other purposes supplementary to through-traffic movement.
AVERAGE
LOT SIZE - The total number of acres divided by the total number of existing
and proposed lots to be served by a private road.
BULB -
Round area for vehicle turnaround typically located at the end of a
cul-de-sac street.
CENTER
LINE - the line, marked or unmarked, parallel to and equidistant from the
sides of a two-way traffic roadway of a highway except where otherwise
indicated by painted lines or markers.
CITY - Any
incorporated area within Kittitas County, Washington.
CONSTRUCTION PLANS - Detailed and working plans including plan and profile,
details, notes and any other information necessary for complete construction
of the required improvements.
CONSULTANT
- A person, partnership, or corporation duly registered as a professional
engineer, according to Washington statutes, who is hired by the landowner or
developer and is empowered to act as his agent.
CONTRACTOR
- A person, partnership or corporation performing work within the public
right-of-way in Kittitas County.
CORNER
SIGHT TRIANGLES - Specified areas along intersection approach legs and
across their included corners shall be clear of obstructions that might
block a driver's view of potentially conflicting vehicles. The length of the
legs and object height. The leg distances and object heights are in
accordance with current AASHTO standards.
COUNTY -
County of Kittitas, State of Washington.
COUNTY
ENGINEER - The Director of Public Works, Kittitas County, Washington, or his
authorized representative, acting on behalf of the Director or the County.
COUNTY
ROAD - Every highway or part thereof, outside the limits of incorporated
cities and towns and which has not been designated as a state highway, that
has been accepted by resolution by the BOCC.
CUL-DE-SAC
- Short Street having one end open to traffic and the other temporarily or
permanently terminated by a vehicle turnaround.
DAYS -
Calendar days, not normal working days unless stipulated as working days.
DESIGN
HOURLY VOLUME - On the average rural road is ±15% of ADT; for the average
urban road is ±10% of ADT.
DESIGN
SPEED - A speed determined for design and correlation of the physical
features of a street that influence vehicle operation; the maximum safe
speed maintainable on a specified section of street when conditions permit
design features to govern.
DIRECTOR
or DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - The director of the Kittitas County Public
Works and County Engineer.
DEVELOPER
- The person or persons legally responsible for the construction of streets
within a specific subdivision or planned unit development.
DRIVEWAY -
No more than two privately maintained residential, commercial, agricultural
or industrial properties access point.
ENGINEER -
The Director of Public Works can be the County Engineer, having authorities
specified in
RCW 36.75.080 and
RCW 36.80 or his/her authorized
representative.
EYEBROW -
A bulb or semi-circular extension of a curb on one side of a street or at an
ell intersection to provide more frontages for adding more lots.
FLAG LOT -
A strip of land having a width narrower than that of the lot or parcel to be
served and is designed for providing access to that lot or parcel.
HIGHWAY -
Every way, lane, road, street, boulevard, and every way or place in the
State of Washington open as a matter of right to public vehicular travel
both inside and outside the limits of incorporated cities and towns.
INSPECTOR
- An authorized representative of the Engineer assigned to make inspections
for contract performance, standards, and contract compliance.
MAY - A
permissive condition. No requirement for design or application is intended.
MEDIAN
RADII - The minimum radius for curbing when used for street medians;
measured to flowline.
OFF-SYSTEM
ROAD - A road or right-of-way dedicated or used by the public but not
maintained by Kittitas County.
ON-SYSTEM
ROAD - A road or right-of-way dedicated or used by the public and maintained
by Kittitas County.
OWNER'S
ENGINEER - A registered engineer (State of Washington) acting for the Owner
or Developer.
PARCEL
CREATION - the creations of a lot through short or long subdivision, large
lot subdivision, administrative segregation, use of intervening ownership,
etc. and including a boundary line adjustment.
PRIVATE
ROAD - Every way or place in private ownership and used for travel of
vehicles and utilities by owner or those having expressed or implied
permission from the owner, but not by other persons.
RIGHT-OF-WAY - Land, property or property interest, usually in a strip,
acquired for or devoted to transportation purposes.
ROAD OR
STREET - A general term denoting a public or private way for purposes of
vehicular travel and utilities, including the entire area within the
right-of-way (includes alleyways).
SHALL - A
mandatory condition. Where certain requirements in the design or application
use the word "shall", it is mandatory that these requirements be met.
SHOULD -
Where the word "should" is used, it is considered to be advisable usage,
recommended but not mandatory.
SPECIAL
DISTRICT - Shall mean any recognized district within Kittitas County that
may have some level of jurisdiction over some aspect of a development.
Possibly but not limited to Irrigation Districts, Water Districts, and Fire
Districts.
STOPPING
SIGHT DISTANCE - Shall mean that distance measured from the driver's eye,
3.5 feet above the pavement to the top of an object 2.0 feet high on the
pavement anywhere on the road as defined in AASHTO.
STREET OR
ROAD WIDTH - That distance measured from curbface to curbface across a
street or edge of traveled way.
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION - The date at which construction is sufficiently
complete in accordance with the construction plans for the use in which it
was intended.
UTILITY -
A company or individual providing public service such as gas, electric
power, irrigation, telephone, telegraph, water, sewer or cable television,
whether or not such company is privately owned or owned by a governmental
entity.
TRAVELED
WAY - That part of the roadway made for vehicular traffic excluding
shoulders and auxiliary lanes. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.02.030 Definition
of Road Functional Classification. All roads are divided into the following functional categories for
planning purposes. Typical sections showing geometric and structural features
are found in Chapter 4.
ARTERIALS (MAJOR & MINOR) - An arterial is a continuous access
controlled road for through traffic with crossings at grade.
COLLECTORS (MAJOR & MINOR) - A collector is a vicinity-wide continuous
road for through traffic local roads to arterials.
LOCAL ROADS - A local access road provides direct access from abutting
properties to other roads. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.02.040 Terrain
Classification. For the purposes of this manual, the terrain in Kittitas County is
divided into three categories:
FLAT - highway sight distances, as governed by both horizontal and
vertical restrictions, are generally long or can be made to be so without
construction difficulty or major expense. The slope of existing terrain is
from 0% to and including 5%.
ROLLING TERRAIN - natural slopes consistently rise above and fall below
the road or street grade, and occasional steep slopes offer some restriction
to normal horizontal and vertical roadway alignment. The slope of the
existing terrain is from 5% to and including 15%.
MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN - longitudinal and transverse changes in the
elevation of the ground with respect to the road or street are abrupt, and
benching and side hill excavation is frequently needed to obtain acceptable
horizontal and vertical alignment. The slope of the existing terrain exceeds
15%.
Terrain classification pertains to the general character of the specific
route corridor. Roads in valleys or passes of mountainous areas that have all
the characteristics of roads traversing flat or rolling terrain should be
classified as flat or rolling. In rolling terrain, trucks reduce their speeds
below those of passenger cars on some sections of roadway. Mountainous terrain
is responsible for some truck operation at crawl speeds. In cases where the
terrain classification is in question, the Director shall make the final
decision. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
* Formerly 12.20; renumbered by Ord. 2004.13, 2004
12.03.010
Road Classifications. County roads or streets are classified functionally as indicated in the
following Sections 12.03. Function is the controlling element for classification
and shall govern right-of-way, road width and road geometrics. Other given
elements such as access, arterial spacing, and average daily traffic count, (ADT)
are typical. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
Serves county seat that is not on an arterial route, larger towns not
directly served by the higher systems, and other traffic generators of
equivalent intracounty importance, such as consolidated schools, shipping
points, county parks, and important mining and agricultural areas;
Link these places with nearby larger towns or cities, or with routes of
higher classification; and
Serve the more important intracounty travel corridors.
Rural Minor Collector (Class 08).
Should be spaced at intervals consistent with population density to
accumulate traffic from local roads and bring all developed areas within
reasonable distances of collector roads.
Should provide service to the remaining smaller communities; and
Should link the locally important traffic generators with rural users.
Rural Local Access (Class 09). Road, which provides direct access to adjoining properties within a
neighborhood. These constitute all rural mileage not classified as principal
arterial, minor arterial, major collector, or minor collector mileage.
In accordance with
RCW 36.75.300, a county road may be designated as a
primitive road under the following criteria:
Roads, which are not classified as part of the county primary system,
Roads which have a gravel or earth driving surface, and
Roads, which have an average annual daily traffic volume of one hundred
or fewer vehicles.
Urban Principal Arterial (Class 14). Route serving the major centers of activity of urbanized areas, the highest
traffic volume corridors, and the longest trip desires and carries a high
proportion of the total urban area travel on a minimum of mileage.
Urban Minor Arterial (Class 16). Route interconnects with and augments the urban principal arterial system.
It accommodates trips of moderate length at a somewhat lower level of travel
mobility than principal arterials do. More emphasis is placed on land
access. It provides intercommunity continuity but ideally does not penetrate
identifiable neighborhoods.
Urban Collector (Class 17). Route providing both land access and traffic circulation within residential
neighborhoods and commercial and industrial areas. It may penetrate
residential neighborhoods, distributing trips from the arterials through the
area to their ultimate destination.
Urban Local Access (Class 19). Route providing primarily direct access to abutting lands and connects to
the higher-level systems. It offers the lowest level of mobility. Service to
through-traffic movement usually is deliberately discouraged. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.04.010
Scope. The purpose of this chapter is to present Kittitas County criteria for
the design of public roads and streets for acceptance onto the County Road
System. It is to be used by developers and their engineers in the design of
county roads for which approval by the Kittitas Department of Public Works is
required. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.04.020
General. Minimum Standards - The provisions stipulated in this section are
general in nature and shall be considered as applicable to all parts of these
specifications, including any supplements and revisions. All road construction
within the public right-of-way shall be designed by or under the direct
supervision of a registered professional engineer, licensed to practice in the
State of Washington. All drawings and support data submitted to the County for
approval must bear his/her seal and signature. The design criteria, as
presented, are intended to aid in preparation of plans and specifications, and
shall be considered as minimum standards.
As with any design criteria, occasions may arise where the minimum standards
are either inappropriate or cannot be justified economically. In these cases a
variance to these criteria shall be considered. Variance requests shall follow
the procedures outlined in Kittitas County Road Standards. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
Road Surfacing Requirements shall be in accordance with
Table 4-1
through 4-4 (
159KB) and Washington Department of Transportation Pavement Guide,
Volume 1 - Pavement Policy, as amended.
Design Speed - The minimum design speed for all roads shall be 25 MPH.
Design speeds shall be based upon WSDOT and AASHTO standards for Local
Access, Collector and Arterial Roads.
Intersections
Location - Location of new arterial and collector streets shall
generally be in accordance with the general guidelines reflected in
Table 4-1
(
159KB).
Tangent - All new intersections will have a minimum straight
tangent length prior to beginning any curves in accordance with
Table 4-1
(
159KB).
Residential streets should be designed to direct traffic to collector
streets and adequately provide for circulation and movement within the
subdivision.
Intersections on Arterial Streets - The design shall be in accordance
with WSDOT Roadway Design Manual (latest edition), hereinafter referred to
as the "Design Manual" and Table 4-5.
Separation of Intersections shall be in accordance with WSDOT access
spacing design criteria.
Vertical Alignment - Connection with existing streets shall be smooth
transitions and existing grades shall be shown for at least 150 ft on all
sides of the connection. The grade and ground lines of all streets that
dead-end, except cul-de-sacs, shall be continued for 500 ft beyond the
proposed construction, unless that property is under different ownership.
The grade and ground lines of all arterials shall be designed to continue
1000 ft beyond the end of proposed construction unless that property is
under different ownership. Vertical alignment designs shall be in accordance
with the applicable WSDOT or AASHTO design manual.
Sight Triangle Standards shall be in accordance applicable WSDOT or
ASSHTO design manuals. Site triangles shall be shown on the preliminary and
final land segregation documents. Site triangles shall apply to all private
and public roads. Site triangles shall be in conformance with AASHTO policy
on Geometric Design of Highway and Streets, 2001, Exhibit 9-50, as amended.
Plat notes and covenants shall reflect that site triangles shall be kept
free of all trees, bushes, landscaping, fences or obstacles greater than 30
inches in height.
Street Projections into Future Adjoining Subdivisions within same
ownership.
The location of projected streets shall allow for the proper projection
of the storm sewer and sanitary sewer system into adjacent natural drainage
areas.
Stub Street: Where a street is indicated to dead end into an adjacent unplatted area, the developer shall provide written approval from the
adjacent landowner to discharge his storm drainage from the street onto the
adjacent land if such drainage does, in fact, occur.
Stub streets shall end at the property line with a cul-de-sac unless the
Engineer recommends otherwise.
Type III barricades shall be permanently installed at the end of all stub
streets that do not end in a cul-de-sac. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.04.040Design Criteria within an Urban Growth Area.
Roads alignments proposed within an Urban Growth
Area shall conform and support the road system or grid for the affected
city.
Roads constructed for the purpose of serving urban
densities shall comply with the road standards of the affected city if there
is an agreed pre-annexation agreement for city services.
Roads constructed for the purpose of serving urban
densities, without a pre-annexation agreement shall comply with the
applicable WSDOT or AASHTO Guidelines for urban roads.
Roads constructed for the purpose of initially
serving rural densities shall comply with County Standards. Setbacks shall
meet future urban right of way requirements.
All roads within an Urban Growth Area shall be hard
surfaced.
Counties and cities shall create an inter-local
agreement stipulating the road standards within the Urban Growth areas.
All lots created within an Urban Growth Area (UGA)
shall conform to the applicable city road standards. If the division is
creating lots at a density that is not covered by city standards then county
standards shall apply, but the city shall have final approval of the road
alignment and geometry. All roads within the UGA shall be city or county
owned and maintained roads. No landlocked parcels will be allowed. (Ord.
2005-30, 2005)
12.04.050
Soils Investigation. Shall be
investigated and tested in accordance with applicable WSDOT or AASTO Design
Manuals. The County Engineer may require additional soils investigation based
upon specific site conditions.
* Formerly 12.30; renumbered by Ord. 2004.13, 2004
12.05.010
Authority. Pursuant to
RCW 36.75.130, Local governments are authorized to regulate
vehicular access to and from any public highway under their respective
jurisdiction from or to property adjoining a public highway. (Ord. 2005-30,
2005)
12.05.020
Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to provide the procedures and
standards necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, to
maintain smooth traffic flow, to maintain highway right-of-way drainage, and to
protect the functional level of the public highways while meeting state,
regional, local, and private transportation needs and interests. (Ord. 2005-30,
2005)
No person shall construct any access providing
direct movement to or from any Kittitas County maintained highway from or to
property adjoining the highway without an access permit issued by the
Kittitas County Department of Public Works, hereinafter call the
"Department".
Access permit shall be issued only in
compliance with the section. In no event shall an access be allowed or
permitted if it is detrimental to the public health, welfare, and safety.
Spacing requirements for all access points are shown in
Table 5-1 (
8KB).
Vehicular access to or from property adjoining a
Kittitas County road shall be provided to the general street system, unless
such access has been acquired by a public authority. Police, fire,
ambulance, and other emergency stations shall have a right to direct access
to County roads. Direct access from a subdivision to the highway shall be
permitted only if the proposed access meets the purpose and requirements of
this section.
Lots that access State Routes, Forest Service
Roads, or access Railroad easements will require separate access permits
from those agencies. The County can not grant access to roads or easements
it does not control.
All lots created must show proposed access
locations that conform to access/spacing requirements on the face of the
plat.
Parcel creations which are adjacent to a major or
minor collector/arterial (as designated by the Board) shall be provided
access other than the arterial if available. No more than one access shall
be granted to an individual parcel or to continuous parcels under the same
ownership unless it can be shown that 1) additional access would be
beneficial to the public traveling the public road, or 2) allowing one
access would be in conflict with local safety regulations and the additional
access would not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. (Ord.
2005-30, 2005)
Persons wishing to apply for direct access to a
County highway should contact the Kittitas County Department of Public
Works. The Department may require any of the following items, when relevant
to the evaluation of an access:
Highway and driveway plan and profile
Complete drainage plan of the site that impacts the
road right-of-way
Map and letters detailing utility locations before
and after development in and along the highway
A subdivision zoning or development plan
Property map indicating other access and abutting
public roads and streets, and
Proposed access design.
See standard drawing.
Upon receiving the request for access, the
Department shall use this section for evaluation of the request. The
Department shall work cooperatively with the applicant and attempt to
resolve all difficulties prior to taking final action on the request. The
Department shall act upon the request within 15 days by transmittal of a
completed permit or of a denied request.
A completed access permit shall conform to all
sections of this section. Before denying an access request, the Department
shall discuss the reasons for the denial with the applicant and attempt to
resolve the reasons for the denial. Where the access design standards are
not entirely applicable, the Department shall consider site specific and
local conditions. Any appeal by the applicant because of denial of an access
permit shall be according to the Kittitas County Public Works Division
Appeals Procedures.
If the Department approves the request, a permit
shall be prepared and transmitted to the applicant for signature. After
receiving a signed permit and any required fee payment, the Department shall
mark the permit paid, sign the permit and return a copy to the applicant. If
the applicant does not agree to all the terms and conditions of the permit,
the permit shall be deemed denied. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
The permit shall be deemed expired and null and
void if the access is not under construction before the expiration of any
time limits noted on the permit. When the permittee is unable to begin
construction within the authorized time limits of the permit, he may request
an extension from the Department. Any request for an extension must be
submitted to the Department before the permit expires.
The expected dates of construction and use of the
access shall be included on the request for an access. The permittee shall
notify the Department at least 48 hours prior to any construction in highway
right-of-way. The access shall be completed in an expeditious and safe
manner and shall be finished within the time limits established on the
permit.
The Department shall inspect the access during
construction and upon completion of the access to ensure that all terms and
conditions of the permit are met.
The construction of the access and its
appurtenances as required by the terms and conditions of the permit shall be
completed at the expense of the permittee.
It is the responsibility of the permittee to
complete the construction of the access according to the terms and
conditions of the permit. The Department may order a halt to any
unauthorized construction or use.
Adequate construction signing, in conformance with
the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways,
prepared by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration, is required at all times during access construction. This
may include, but is not limited to, the use of signs, flashers, barricades
and flaggers. The Department and its duly appointed agents and employees
shall be held harmless against any action for personal injury or property
damage sustained by reason of the exercise of the permit.
The hours of work on or immediately adjacent to the
highway may be restricted due to peak hour traffic demands and other
pertinent roadway operating restrictions.
A copy of the permit shall be available for review
at the construction site. If necessary, minor changes and additions may be
ordered by the Department to meet unanticipated site conditions.
For commercial or industrial driveways with heavy
traffic volumes or a significant number of trucks, the Engineer may require
construction of the access as a road intersection. This requirement will be
based on a traffic engineering analysis submitted by the applicant that
considers, among other factors, intersection spacing, sight distances and
traffic volumes. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
Where, in the course of construction by any Kittitas County Department
it is necessary to reconstruct, relocate, or bring into conformance with
this section an existing access, that Department shall initiate the
appropriate procedures and agreements.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that the use of
the access to the property is not in violation of the section, permit terms
and conditions. The terms and conditions of the permit are binding upon all
assigns, successors-in-interest and heirs.
When there are changes in property use which result in changes in the
type of access operation and the access is not in conformance with the
section, the reconstruction, relocation, and conformance of the access to
this section may be required. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.05.070
Illegal Access to the County Road.
The property owner shall be sent written notice of any illegal access location,
or use. The Owner shall be given ten (10) days notification of pending actions,
after which the Department may install barriers across or remove any access not
conforming to the section. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.05.080Conditions for Approval of New Driveways.
Driveways directly giving access onto arterials and major collectors may
be denied if alternate access is available.
All abandoned driveways shall be removed at the Owners cost.
Maintenance of driveway approaches shall be the responsibility of the
owner whose property they serve. The County will not maintain accesses.
Maintenance of driveway culvert shall be the responsibility of the owner
whose property they serve. Damaged or failing culverts must be replaced by
the owner whose property they serve. If the culvert is in need of replacing
the county may give the property owner 30 days notice to replace the
culvert. After such time the County may replace the culvert and charge the
owner the cost of the replacement. The County will not maintain accesses.
The county may clear the culvert to allow water to pass.
For driveways crossing an open ditch to carry anticipated storm water
flows, culverts shall be 15 inches in diameter or larger, with tapered ends.
The culvert type, diameter and length shall be as required by the County and
noted on the Access Permit. Approved materials for culverts are CMP and HDPE.
Any other substitute requires the approval of the Director of Public Works.
No driveway or road shall be constructed within 5 feet of the side yard
boundary, unless the driveway or road is shown to be part of an
ingress/egress easement.
(Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
Chapter 12.6
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES*
Sections 12.06.010 Purpose. 12.06.020 Definitions. 12.06.030 When Storm Water Plan or Storm Water
Review is Required. 12.06.040 When Plans Are Not Required. 12.06.050 General Requirements. 12.06.060 Basic Requirements. 12.06.070 Drafting Standards and Contents. 12.06.080 Design Criteria. 12.06.090 Review and Approval of Plan. 12.06.100 Bonds and Liability Insurance. 12.06.110 Standard Storm Water System Maintenance. 12.06.120 County Assumption of Maintenance. 12.06.130 Appeal Procedure. 12.06.140 Variances. 12.06.150 Retroactivity Relating to County
Maintenance of Subdivision Facilities.
* Formerly 12.70; renumbered by Ord. 2004.13, 2004
12.06.010
Purpose. Kittitas County has found
that future storm water drainage problems may be reduced or avoided if future
developers, both private and public, provide for storm and surface water
drainage of their respective properties. Storm Water Management Standards and
Guidelines are set forth to protect life and property from loss and damage by
flooding, to protect streams, creeks, and lakes from pollution and excessive
flows.
The following Storm Water Management Standards and Guidelines are intended to
reduce and prevent adverse storm water impacts. They represent the minimum
design standards for the construction of storm water facilities and stream
channel improvements within Kittitas County. Compliance with these standards
does not relieve the designer, owner or developer of the responsibility to apply
conservative and sound professional judgment to protect the health, safety and
welfare of the general public. Special site conditions and environmental
constraints and considerations, and Federal and State regulations, may require a
greater level of protection than would normally be required under these
standards. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
"Biofiltration": Vegetative devises used to reduce water velocity to filter
out suspended solids and related pollutants.
"Detention Facilities": Water control structures or devises that restrict flow
and provide temporary storage.
"Hydraulics": The physical science and technology of static and dynamic behavior
of fluid such as water.
"Hydrology": The scientific study of the properties, distribution and affects of
water with the atmosphere, earth surfaces and in soils and rocks.
"Infiltration": The passage of water through the soil surface and lower profile.
"Impervious Surfaces": Any surface which cannot be effectively penetrated by
water such as asphalt, roof tops and compacted soils.
"One Hundred Year Discharge": The volume of water measured in cubic feet per
second (CFS) released from a stream or structure from a 100 year storm event.
"Pollution Generating Impervious Surface (PGIS)": Development or redevelopment
greater than 5,000 SF PGIS, regardless of phasing.
"Retention Facilities": Water control structures or devices that hold and store
water.
"Storm water": Rain that flows off the surface of the land without entering the
soil.
"Treatment Facilities" Control structures or devices that remove pollutants from
stormwater.
"Twenty Four Hour Storm": A rain storm measured in terms of a 24 hour duration.
"Volume": Accumulated run off for a given storm event.
" 'X' Year Storm": A storm representing an intensity of magnitude that could
recur as follows:
Storm
Average Recurrence
During 100 Years
2-Year
50 times
10-Year
10 times
25-Year
4 times
50-Year
2 times
100-Year
1 time
(Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.06.030
When Storm Water Plan or Storm Water Review is Required.
All development proposals will be evaluated based on location, size, existing
runoff conditions, topography and nearest downstream tributary. Storm water
plans will be required for those development proposals which demonstrate a
potential for significant storm water impacts. Specific review requirements will
be addressed under Administrative Rules. Any construction practice that disturbs
greater than 1 acre must apply for a DOE permit under the new NPDES rules. (Ord.
2005-30, 2005)
12.06.040
When Plans Are Not Required. The
following development actions are exempted from a storm water review except in
extreme circumstances where significant impacts are anticipated.
Residential Building Permits
Zoning Variances
Any appeal of the Director's determination of the applicability of drainage
plan requirements shall be to the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners as
provided in Section 12.01.030. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.06.050
General Requirements. All persons
proposing land development and/or approvals as outlined in Section 12.01.030 shall provide a storm water plan for surface water flows entering, flowing
within and leaving the subject property. The plan is to conform to the following
standards and requirements:
The Kittitas County Director of Public Works shall require
plans for storm drainage and detention facilities to be prepared by a
registered Civil Engineer currently licensed by the State of Washington and
qualified by experience and education in the field of hydraulics, hydrology,
or a closely related field. Storm water plans or revisions to any approved
plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department prior to
any construction.
On-site storm water improvements must be sufficient to mitigate
impacts due to flooding, erosion, sedimentation or pollution.
All drainage system elements must provide for adequate
maintenance and accessibility at all times. Storm water facilities shall be
designed to eliminate interference from underground utilities and from
conditions which exceed design loads for any pipe or other structural
element.
The designer of any storm water element shall consider system
reliability in terms of layout, specifications of materials and methods of
installation.
The impact of a system failure should be analyzed both in terms
of on-site and off-site effects. The impacts may be to adjacent properties
or to elements of the public drainage system or other private systems.
No drainage originating inside of a building or structure shall
be connected to the storm water or surface water systems.
Developer shall meet all other applicable laws for water
quality prior to discharge to any wetland, stream, or lake.
Developers are encouraged to be innovative and give high
priority to fish, wildlife, plant materials and related total resource
management systems. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
Discharge at Natural Location: All surface and
storm water runoff from a proposed development that would construct new or
modify existing drainage facilities should be discharged at the natural
location and not be diverted onto or away from the adjacent downstream
property. Diversions may be allowed if it corrects an existing problem and
meets Federal and State regulations.
Tributary Area Analysis: Proposed developments
shall identify the upstream tributary drainage area and provide an analysis
of the pre-existing drainage, discharge, volume and quality and an analysis
of the impact of the proposal on the drainage system.
Proposed projects must control the peak rate runoff
to not exceed the pre-development peak rates for the site (existing
condition). The methods of peak rate runoff control may include detention,
retention and/or infiltration. On site bio-filtration or treatment
facilities in combination with infiltration systems is the preferred method
for management of on-site storm water and shall be considered before
transporting storm water off-site.
For all proposed developments requiring a drainage
conveyance system, the conveyance system must be analyzed, designed and
constructed to handle existing off-site tributary flows and on-site storm
water flows caused by development of the project.
Developments involving clearing and grading and
that propose new or modification of existing drainage facilities should
include an erosion/sedimentation control plan providing measures to prevent
sediment-laden runoff and pollutants from leaving the site during
construction. Erosion/sedimentation control may be achieved by structural
control measures (sediment trap or pond, or oil/water separators), covers
(mulch, sodding, plastic covering) and/or construction practices (filter
fabric, quarry rock driveway pads).
Maintenance and operation of all private storm
water facilities is the responsibility of the property owner or a properly
formed homeowners association and shall be done in compliance with Kittitas
County maintenance standards.
For the construction or modification of any storm
water facility other than roadside ditches, the applicant shall be required
to have a construction bond. The construction bond shall be posted prior to
beginning construction. The bond shall be in an amount sufficient to cover
the cost of work on or off the site. (Ord.
2005-30, 2005)
12.06.070
Drafting Standards and Contents.
The storm water plan shall be prepared in conformance with Section 12.10.080. (Ord.
2005-30, 2005)
Developments shall be designed and constructed
to provide control of the quality, discharge, and volume of storm water
runoff both during and after construction. Erosion and sedimentation control
plans shall be submitted and approved by the Public Works Department prior
to the beginning of any construction. Peak discharge control and detention
facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Development Standards. Biofiltration, oil/grease separation devices or other pollution control
mechanisms are to be installed prior to occupancy and relapse of any
performance securities held by the County.
The on-site drainage system including conveyance, flow restriction,
detention, pollution control, and emergency overflow elements must be
properly designed and sized to handle runoff from the site and conveyance
through the site. The design should be carefully analyzed for potential
problems, flow impediments, construction or maintenance difficulties, and
potential erosion or other property damage.
Allowable Release Rates
The peak discharge rate from the road right-of-way or from the total
subdivided property shall not exceed 0.2 cfs per acre for site of 5.00 acres
or less.
For sites with tributary basins greater than 5 acres or sites less than 5
acres in area which are deemed to have significant impacts due to runoff
quantity shall be limited to the pre-development peak runoff for a
"two-year" storm. Peak runoff rate shall be computed using the Soil
Conservation Service TR-55 method, modified Santa Barbara Urban Hydrograph
Method or other approved models.
Storm water detention facilities shall be provided to store all surface
water runoff in excess of the allowable peak discharge in accord with
provisions for "detention facilities" of these standards up to the "100-year" discharge or meet the design criteria in Item 7 under Detention
Facilities.
Oil Separation Devices: Whenever paved parking or access roadway drains to an open waterway or
stream, an oil/grease separation device shall be installed by the Developer.
The device shall be constructed and installed consistent with current state
of the art requirements. It shall be located at a point where it can be
easily maintained and where it will intercept floating contaminants flowing
off road surfaces, parking lots, and other sources of pollutants. Selection
and sizing of oil separation device type shall be subject to approval of the
Director of Public Works. The applicant should consider the use of
vegetative or other natural filtration means. Effluent discharges from any
oil removal treatment device to the storm sewer or surface water system
shall be in compliance with State Department of Ecology regulations for
discharge to storm drains or surface waters.
Oil separators discharging to a storm water system or directly to a
waterway require approval from the Department of Ecology.
All storm water must enter the separator through an inlet pipe, unless
the separator is an integral part of an approved catch basin.
The property owner assumes full responsibility and liability for proper
maintenance and operation of the oil separator, unless the separator is a
part of a publicly-operated drainage system.
Access to the separator shall be maintained for inspection at all times.
Oil accumulation in the oil separator compartment shall not exceed three
inches at any time.
Following oil removal the separator shall be backfilled with clean water
to prevent oil carry-over to clear well.
Waste oil accumulations removed from the separator shall be disposed of
in an acceptable manner and shall not be disposed or discharged to the
ground water, storm drains, or streams.
Design of an oil separator facility shall be based upon flows from an
approved detention system over the area contributory to the oil separator
and provision of one hour retention time in the oil separator at that flow.
In addition the oil separator must be designed with a depth to width ratio
of between 0.3 and 0.5.
Erosion and Siltation Control: In addition to catch basins, measures such as suggested in Section 6-E of
these standards should be provided as necessary during and after
construction to prevent erosion and to prevent silt from being carried
off-site and/or into receiving bodies of water.
Detention Facilities
All storm water runoff originally from and/or drainage to any proposed
development shall be controlled and/or conveyed in accordance with all
County standards and policies and as described in these standards. When
existing conditions make storm water detention impossible for a portion of a
site, in lieu of providing detention for such an area, at the discretion of
the Director of Public Works, compensatory storage volume and reduction of
allowable release rates may be provided on another portion of the site. In
no case shall the runoff from the total site exceed the allowable release
rate.
When a direct discharge of "100 year" or greater capacity in conjunction
with pollution control to a major receiving body such as Yakima, Teanaway
and Columbia Rivers and Keechelus, Kachess and Cle Elum Lakes is provided
said control or conveyance of storm water runoffs shall be shown on a
drainage plan which shall be prepared by the developer's licensed engineer
and shall be submitted for review and approval by the. Washington State
Department of Ecology.
The storm water detention requirement may be waived at the discretion of
the Public Works Director if the volume of storage calculated for that
development is less than 250 cubic-feet and if the site has no
environmental, hydraulic, or hydrologic constraints which must be mitigated
by providing storage.
Prior occupancy of any single phase of a phased development, storm
drainage facilities should be completed and operational to provide runoff
control, detention, and water quality treatment for the phase for which
occupancy is requested.
Storm water detention systems shall be designed to maximize reliability,
ease of maintenance, and water quality of runoff and shall minimize hazards
to persons or property (both on-site and off-site), nuisance values, and
risk of failure.
Sufficient detention storage capacity shall be provided to store the
excess runoff from the developed site during a storm event having a
probability of occurrence commonly known as the "100-year storm". A
non-erosive overflow path shall be provided from each detention facility to
protect adjacent property from damage.
Detention basin performance shall be such that discharge from the
development area meets the following criteria:
50% of the predevelopment two-year peak release rate for the two-year
developed design storm.
The pre-developed 25-year peak release rate for the 25-year development
design storm.
Sizing: In calculating the storage volume provided, "dead storage" in wet
ponds shall be excluded, i.e., that volume of water which must be assumed to
be present in the detention system at the commencement of the design storm.
Any volume at a level below that of the outfall invert must be presumed to
be dead storage, e.g. catchments.
Permanent pond surface area should equal 2% of the catchment area for
residential and 3% of the catchment for commercial. Volume should be equal
to the volume generated from two-thirds of the 2-year, 24-hour storm.
Controlled Overflow Requirements: All detention storage facilities
should include a provision for control of overflows, and suitable data shall
be provided to support the design. Under no circumstances should the
overflow be overland to public right-of-way or over private property not
included as part of the development without a recorded easement.
Site, Soil and Infiltration Data Requirements for Calculating Effective
Infiltration Rates to Reduce Storage Requirements.
General Data Requirements:
The proposed site should have favorable topography to preclude high
runoff rates. Engineering calculations shall be included with any submittal
to show that there will be no adverse impacts due to the reduced storage.
Such adverse impacts may include but not be limited to, increased frequency
of overflows.
A log of the soils and infiltration test data should be submitted to
reveal site soil conditions and infiltration rates.
An adequate number of test holes should be located over the proposed
site to substantiate representative conditions for the final layout of the
development, and as a minimum condition, test holes shall be located in each
area and at the elevation proposed for infiltration.
Groundwater depth, location, flow and general characteristics shall be
considered.
Impervious strata shall be at a depth greater than two three feet below
the bottom of the proposed infiltration area.
Soil Data Requirement: A soil log may be required to describe soil type
and depth along with a site map showing the location of each test hole.
Classification may be in general terms such as loose sand, sandy silt, clay
hardpan, rock, etc. or classification may be in specific terms as described
by the U.S. Department of Agricultural. The soil log should include the
depth to ground water table. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
The storm water plan and supporting calculations will be reviewed by the
Public Works Department using the Department's construction plan review
procedures in coordination with all other County land development and/or
permit review procedures. The County's review and approval of the storm
water plan shall not relieve the applicant, owner and/or designer of
liability for errors or omissions in the design of storm drainage
facilities.
All storm water plans prepared in connection with any of the permits
and/or approvals listed in Section 12.01.030 shall
be submitted for review and approval to the Public Works Department.
Any applicant or property owner proposing an action that may require a
storm drainage plan may request a preliminary review of the proposal by the
Director and a determination of the need for a drainage plan pursuant to
Section 12.01.030. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.06.100
Bonds and Liability Insurance. The
construction of storm drainage facilities requires Financial Guarantees in
accordance with Section 12.01.150. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.06.110
Standard Storm Water System Maintenance.
Maintenance of storm water facilities on private property shall be the
responsibility of the owner(s), unless otherwise provided for under Section
12.06.120. This responsibility and the provision for
maintenance shall be clearly stated on subdivision and short plat plans,
property conveyance documents, and/or drainage improvement plans. In the event
the owner(s) does not provide property maintenance and the Director of Public
Works determines the storm water facility represents a public safety threat the
Director will give 30-day notice to the owner(s) to correct the deficiencies. If
the deficiencies are not corrected within 30-days the County may enter upon the
property to perform the necessary maintenance at the owner(s) expense. This
provision for access will be included as a provision of plat or plan approval. (Ord. 2005-30,
2005)
12.06.120
County Assumption of Maintenance.
Upon petition of the Owner(s), Kittitas County with approval of the Kittitas
County Board of Commissioners, may assume the maintenance of retention/detention
facilities if all of the following conditions are met:
The facilities have been inspected and approved by the Public Works
Director;
All necessary easements entitling the County to properly maintain the
facility have been conveyed to the County; and
It is recommended by the Public Works Director that the assumption of
maintenance would be in the best interests of the County. (Ord. 2005-30,
2005)
12.06.130
Appeal Procedure. In the event of a
determination by the Director that storm water plans are required, the applicant
shall have the right to have the determination reviewed by the Kittitas County
Board of Commissioners or the owner may make corrective provisions to the
project as necessary. Denial by the Board shall leave the owner with the choice
of correcting the project as suggested by the County or appeal through the
judicial process. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.06.140
Variances. Variances from these
Storm water Standards and Guidelines may be requested by the applicant in
accordance with Section 12.01.130. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.06.150 Title. Any owner who has constructed retention/detention facilities prior to
the adoption of these storm water standards and guidelines may petition for the
County to assume maintenance of the constructed facilities. If it is determined
to be in the overall interest of the general public, the County, upon approval
by the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners may assume the maintenance of the
constructed facilities provided all of the following conditions are met:
The owner shall demonstrate, to the Public Works Director's
satisfaction, that approved plans and constructed facilities substantially
comply with these storm water standards and guidelines,
The owner shall provide as-built plans, prepared to County standards,
for all constructed facilities, and
The Director shall inspect the storm water facilities and approve and
acknowledge that all conditions for accepting maintenance responsibility
have been met. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
Chapter 12.7
BRIDGES AND MAJOR DRAINAGE STRUCTURES*
All culvert pipe, box culverts, and bridges, for
which approval by the Kittitas County Public Works Department is required or
which may ultimately be maintained by Kittitas County shall conform to:
AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges,
latest edition and applicable interim versions.
AASHTO Design Guidelines for Low Volume Roads,
latest edition and applicable interim versions.
WSDOT, Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest
edition.
WSDOT, Bridge Design Manual, latest edition.
WSDOT, Bridge Detailing Manual, latest edition.
WSDOT, Design Manual, latest edition.
Bridge clear width shall accommodate the full width of the traveled lanes
and shoulders of approach roads. Bikeway and pedestrian walkways shall be
provided where justified.
All roadway structures must be designed in accordance with applicable WSDOT Design Manuals or AASHTO Design guidelines. All new bridges shall meet
a minimum design load structural capacity of HS20-44.
All box culverts and bridges shall have the year of construction
permanently indentured on the downstream headwall face in legible numbers.
The numbers shall be 3" high by 1-1/2" wide by approximately 3/8" deep in
the headwall face.
All box culvert and bridge designs shall be done by a registered
professional engineer in the State of Washington.
Foundation designs shall be based upon the recommendations of a qualified
geo-technical engineer. These recommendations shall be documented in the
geo-technical report.
Culvert and bridge waterway opening designs shall conform to the
parameters of the applicable WSDOT Design Manual or AASHTO Design Guidelines
Bridges that function as a drive way must meet the standards set forth
in the most current version of the International Fire Code for minimum width
and load. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
It is the developer's responsibility to perform all
materials testing required.
The owner's structural engineer or his
representative, familiar with assumptions inherent in the structure design,
shall review the construction in sufficient detail to confirm that the
construction is as specified.
Inspection of construction shall be provided, as
frequently as necessary to assure that the construction conforms to the
plans and specifications. Inspection shall be by qualified technical
personnel experienced in the inspection of similar structures. A written log
or report of all work shall be furnished to the Engineer at completion of
the structure.
Testing of materials shall conform to the
requirements of WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge
Construction, and WSDOT Field Materials Manual latest editions, and
applicable interims.
Land use applications that will increase the use of
existing bridges shall provide all inspection and testing material to the
Department of Public Works.
Inspection of existing bridges shall be conducted
by a licensed professional engineer familiar with bridge design,
construction and load ratings. The engineer shall submit a report indicating
the existing bridge meets the requirements set forth in these standards in
regards to load, function, superstructure and abutments. Inspections
conducted within 5 years do not need to be re-inspected unless there is
obvious damage or deterioration to the sub-structure, superstructure or the
approach. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
Chapter 12.8
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION PLANS
Sections 12.08.010 General. 12.08.020 Certification. 12.08.030 Submittal Procedure. 12.08.040 Vicinity Map. 12.08.050 Key Map. 12.08.060 Title Block. 12.08.070 Acceptance Block. 12.08.080 General Standards for Subdivision Final Construction plans. (Publisher's note - 12.04.090 was not enumerated in the ordinance.) 12.08.100 Scale. 12.08.110 Date of Plans. 12.08.120 Seal and Signature. 12.08.130 Underground Utilities. 12.08.130 Private Improvements. (Publisher's note -
12.04.030 was a duplicate number in the ordinance.) 12.08.140 Requirements for Road Plan and Profile
Drawings. 12.08.150 Signing and Striping Plans. 12.08.160 Range Points/Property Monuments/Benchmarks.
12.08.010General.
The following documentation is required in conjunction with the submittal of
construction plans for any public roadway or storm drainage improvement for
which approval by the Kittitas County Engineering Department is required. (Ord.
2005-30, 2005)
All construction plans and drainage reports, soils
reports and pavement designs shall be prepared by, or under the direction
of, a professional engineer, registered in the State of Washington, and
shall be reviewed for the minimum requirements set forth herein. The
engineer should be aware that whenever unusual or serious problems are
anticipated in conjunction with a proposed construction project, additional
information and analysis beyond the minimum requirements of these
specifications and criteria would be required.
Construction plans submitted for review and comment
shall be prepared by a professional engineer, registered in the State of
Washington. The plans must include the following statement on the cover
sheet:
These construction plans for (name of subdivision, development, or
project) were prepared by me (or under my direct supervision) in accordance
with the requirements of the Kittitas County Road Standards.
Name of Engineer
Name of Firm
Date
The statement shall be signed and stamped by the Registered Professional
Engineer who prepared or directed preparation of the construction plans.
Unless otherwise identified or noted, all
construction plan submittals are assumed to comply with the provisions of
this manual, Failure to follow prescribed procedures may result in return of
submittals, additional review fees, or both.
Kittitas County shall not be responsible for the
accuracy and adequacy of the design or dimensions and elevations on the
plans. Kittitas County, through the acceptance of the construction plan or
drainage report, assumes no responsibility for the completeness and/or
accuracy of the construction plan or drainage report. The cover sheet shall
bear the following statement:
The engineer who has prepared these plans, by execution and/or seal
hereof does hereby affirm responsibility to the County, as a beneficiary of
said engineer's work, for any errors and omissions contained in these plans,
and approval of these plans by the County Engineering Department shall not
relieve the engineer who has prepared these plans of any such
responsibility.
(Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.08.030
Submittal Procedure. Plans for
proposed road and drainage construction shall be submitted to the Department of
Public Works as follows:
The first submittal shall consist of two complete sets of prints
together with drainage calculations and other necessary supporting
information, and shall be signed and stamped by the applicant's engineer.
The applicant's engineer must be a registered Civil Engineer in the State of
Washington. Review fees, when adopted and applicable, shall be paid by the
applicant before review of the plans by the County commences.
If corrections are required, the County will return a redlined print
showing necessary corrections within 30 days of submittal.
Subsequent submittals shall also contain two complete sets of plans and
other supporting information, if corrected. When all corrections have been
made to the County Engineer's satisfaction, the original Mylar set of plans
will be signed and returned to the applicant's engineer.
The applicant's engineer shall provide the County with a good quality
reproducible Mylar and two complete sets of prints of the approved plans and
one complete set of other supporting documentation. The applicant's engineer
shall also provide a quantity take-off and engineer's cost estimate of
proposed construction when the project is to be secured by some form of
performance guarantee.
Plans will be reviewed by the County according to the date they were
submitted. Previously reviewed or approved plans submitted to the County for
a revision will be considered a new submittal. Approved plans under
construction will be considered a resubmittal and will be reviewed prior to
new submittals. (Ord.
2005-30, 2005)
Minimum scale is 1"=1000' showing the location and name of all arterial
roadways within one mile of the proposed construction, and all other
roadways in the vicinity of the proposed construction. Shading shall
indicate the project area. This map is required on the cover sheet or first
sheet of all submittals, if no cover sheet has been used. The vicinity map
shall show all arterial roadways and major drainage ways. Section, Township,
and Range shall also be shown.
Minimum size of vicinity map shall be 10" x 10". (Ord. 2005-30,
2005)
Minimum scale is 1"=500' showing the location and name of all roadways
within and adjacent to the proposed construction and all future roadways.
Scale should be indicated. The key map should be oriented consistent with
detail in the sheet, i.e. same north.
The key map is to appear on every sheet showing proposed roadway, storm
drainage or grading improvements. The roadway or area that the design
pertains to will be shaded. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.08.060
Title Block. A title block is
required on every sheet and cover sheet submitted for review and acceptance. The
subdivision name and filing number; Planned Development name (if applicable);
the type of improvement; name, address, including zip code, and telephone number
and name of the consulting engineer; name, address, including zip code,
telephone number and name of the contact person at the developer; and sheet
number (consecutive, beginning with the cover sheet) shall be included in the
title block.
The title block shall be located in the extreme lower right hand corner, the
right side margin, or along the bottom edge of the sheet. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
All roadway construction plans,
storm sewer or other drainage improvement construction plans, and privately
or publicly maintained storm water detention or retention facility
construction plans must show the acceptance signature of the designated
representative of the Kittitas County Engineering Department.
Plans for traffic control during construction must be accepted prior to
issuing construction permits.
Signing/Striping plans require acceptance prior to issuing construction
permits.
The acceptance block shall be located in the lower right hand quadrant
of the cover sheet.
Acceptance block shall be as follows:
"These plans have been reviewed by Kittitas County Department of Public
Works and have been accepted for complying with the requirements of Kittitas
County Road Standards.
_____________________ _______________ Director of Public Works
Date
(Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.08.080
General Standards for Subdivision Final Construction Plans.
The following general standards shall be met for final construction plans.
All road and storm sewer construction must conform to the Kittitas
County road and storm water standards current at the time of construction.
Any construction occurring four years or more after the execution of the
subdivision improvements agreement shall require reexamination of the plans
by the Engineer who may require that they be made to conform to standards
and specifications current at that time.
The developer's contractor shall give the Kittitas County Engineering
Department staff at least twenty-four hours advance notice before beginning
road construction. Road paving or aggregate base course placement shall not
start until the subgrade is proof roll inspected and compaction test results
for the subgrade and any utility trenches are submitted and approved by the
Engineer.
The contractor shall obtain separate access or utility permits from the
DPW before undertaking any construction work in the existing County
right-of-way.
All traffic control devices must conform to the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices.
Prior to release of collateral by Kittitas County the developer must
present a statement from an engineer registered as a professional engineer
in the State of Washington that the project has been completed in
substantial compliance with approved plans and specifications and
documenting that the engineer has made regular on-site inspections during
the course of construction, and the field plans utilized were the same as
those approved by Kittitas County. The engineer shall also state that
quality control testing has been undertaken for the project, which testing
demonstrates compliance with the plans and specifications approved by
Kittitas County. The developer must also submit the following items prior to
release of collateral:
"As-built" plans for the improvements must be submitted at the time
the letter requesting collateral release is submitted. The "as-built"
plans must be clearly labeled as such, and must be signed and dated by a
registered professional engineer. They must show any deviations from the
approved plans. Release of collateral will not occur if the Engineer
determines deviations are present which have not received prior
approval.
A letter or letters of acceptance and responsibility for maintenance
of the improvements by the appropriate utility company, special
district, or town for all utilities and roads.
A letter from the appropriate fire authority stating that fire
hydrants are in place in accord with the approved plans. The letter
shall also state that the fire hydrants are operational and provide the
results of fire flow tests.
For roads under consideration for adoption to the county road
system: Quality control test results must be submitted for all phases of
the project in accordance with Washington Department of Transportation's
schedule for minimum materials sampling, testing, and inspection as
found in the WSDOT Materials Manual. The Department of Public Works
shall review and approve a proposed schedule of testing before
commencement of construction.
Phased Construction
Engineer drawn plans must be submitted and approved by the county
for the entire development.
The construction may be phased. Final approval of a phase will be
granted once the road is constructed and inspected or the construction
is bonded.
Phased construction must result in a safe and usable facility at the
end of the current phase. Temporary road construction or safety features
may be required until the next phase is completed. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
(Publisher's note - 12.08.090 was not enumerated in the ordinance.)
12.08.100
Scale. Scales listed are minimum.
More detailed scales may be required where necessary to clearly show details.
Plan and profile plans: Horizontal 1"=50', Vertical 1"=5'.
Master, preliminary, and final drainage plans; site plans,
etc.: from 1"=50' to 1"=100'. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.08.110
Date of Plans. The original date of
the plans and any subsequent revisions must be shown in the title block. (Ord.
2005-30, 2005)
12.08.120
Seal and Signature. The seal and
signature of the owner's engineer, under whose supervision the plans were
prepared, shall be located next to the Acceptance Block on each sheet. (Ord.
2005-30, 2005)
12.08.130Underground Utilities. The type,
size, location and number of all underground utilities shall be shown. Field
verified elevations and locations may be required on the construction plans for
all underground utilities that will potentially affect the design or
construction. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to verify the
existence and location of all underground utilities along their route of work
prior to commencing any new construction. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
(Publisher's note - 12.08.130 was a duplicate number in the ordinance.)
Private improvements such as roadways, driveways, utilities, etc. shall
be clearly shown and labeled as such on each sheet of the construction
plans. The note below shall appear on the cover sheet of the construction
plans for private improvements:
Kittitas County shall not be responsible for the maintenance of roadway
and appurtenant improvements, including storm drainage structures and pipes,
for the following private roads: (list).
When a request is made for the County to assume maintenance of any
private improvement, it shall be the responsibility of the person(s) making
the request to satisfactorily demonstrate that the private improvement is in
fact constructed in accordance with the Kittitas County Roadway Standards.
The County will review these requests under normal review procedures as
outlined previously in these Roadway Standards.
Generally, Kittitas County will not accept maintenance responsibilities
for private or public road improvements associated with land development
activities. In no case shall private improvements not constructed in
accordance with the applicable design and construction standards and
specifications be accepted for maintenance by Kittitas County. (Ord. 2005-30,
2005)
12.08.140
Requirements for Road Plan and Profile Drawings.
In addition to the requirements set forth elsewhere in these Road Standards, the
following information shall be shown on all roadway plans submitted for review
and approval.
Plan View - The plan view shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
Existing and proposed Property and/or R.O.W. lines, easements and/or
tracts and/or irrigation ditch(s). Type and dimension of easement or
tract is to be clearly labeled. Property lines and R.O.W. lines are to
be dimensioned.
Survey lines and stations shall normally be based on centerline of
street; other profiles may be included but shall be referenced to
centerline stationing. Stationing is to be equated to flowline
stationing at cul-de-sacs.
Roadways and roadway names.
Existing utilities and structures, including, but not limited to:
Storm sewer & appurtenances, fence lines & gates, water lines &
appurtenances, irrigation, ditches or swales, electric lines &
appurtenances, curbs and gutters, sewer lines & appurtenances, pavement
limits, telephone lines & appurtenances, bridges or culverts, CATV lines
& appurtenances, guardrails, signs, gas lines & appurtenances, etc.
Station and critical elevation (flowline, invert of pipe, etc.) of
all existing and proposed utility or drainage structures. Location of
utilities shall be dimensioned horizontally and vertically from roadway
centerline profile grade.
Storm drainage flow direction arrows, particularly at intersections
and all high and low points.
Match lines and consecutive sheet numbers, beginning with cover
sheet.
(Publisher's note - 12.08.140.A.7 was a duplicate number in the ordinance.)
Station and elevation of all horizontal curves including PI, PC's, PT's,
etc.; high or low point and PI of all vertical curves; existing and
proposed, centerline bearings, distances, and complete curve data.
Curb return radii, existing and proposed. Stations and elevations of
all curb returns; mid point elevations, flowline-flowline intersection
elevations, and percent of grade from the P.C.R. to flowline-flowline
intersections of all crosspans.
Mid-block handicap ramp locations at tee intersections.
Centerline stations of all non-single family residential driveways
and all intersecting roadways.
Survey tie lines to section corners or quarter corners, consistent
with that shown on the plat.
Typical roadway cross section for all roadways, existing or
proposed, within and adjacent to the proposed development. These cross
sections shall appear on the detail sheet, or if no detail sheet has
been used, the first sheet of the submittal showing roadway design. They
shall indicate type of roadway(s), profile grade design point
(centerline, flow-line, top of curb, lip of gutter, etc.), roadway
width, right-of-way, type of curb, gutter and walk, pavement cross
slope, pavement thickness, and structural material components of the
pavement, base and subbase, together with specifications for treatment
of subgrade and installation of pavement structural members.
Construction plans for arterial improvements. Any roadway
intersecting an arterial, or any collector intersection requiring
signalized traffic control shall include construction and lane details
for the new construction and existing facilities a minimum of 150 ft
beyond the limits of construction.
Basis of plan view and profile elevations shall be the same, i.e.
flowline and flowline, top of curb and top of curb, etc.
Profile
The profile shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Original ground (dashed) and design grade (heavy, solid). Both
grades are to be plainly labeled.
All design elevations shall be centerline, top of curb, lip of
gutter, or flowline (preferred) for 6 in. vertical curb and gutter; or
back of walk, or lip of gutter, or flowline (preferred) for combination
curb, gutter and walk. The basis of record drawing information shall be
the same as the design (both flowline or both top of curb, etc.).
Stationing continuous for the entire portion of the roadway shown in
the plan view, with the centerline station of all non-single family
driveways and all intersecting roadways clearly labeled.
All existing curbs, gutters, sidewalks and pavement adjacent to the
proposed design. Basis for existing grades shall be as-built elevations
at intervals not to exceed twenty-five (25) feet. Previously approved
designs are not an acceptable means of establishing existing grades.
Existing and new utilities. Elevation and location of all utilities
in the immediate vicinity of the construction shall be shown on the
plans.
(Publisher's note - 12.08.140.B.5 was a duplicate number in the ordinance.)
Station and elevation of all vertical grade breaks, existing (as-built)
and proposed.
Distance and grade between VPI's.
Vertical curves, when necessary, with VPI, VPC, and VPT, high or low
point (if applicable) stations and elevations. All vertical curves shall
be labeled with length of curve (L) and K=L/A where A is the algebraic
difference in slopes, in percent.
Profiles for all curb returns (except medians).
Notes
In addition to other notes required in these Standards, the following notes
shall appear on the cover sheet of all submittals containing roadway plans.
If a cover sheet has not been used, they shall be put on the sheet of the
plans containing roadway design criteria.
Inspection: Construction shall not begin until permits have been
issued. If a Kittitas County Engineering Inspector is not available
after proper notice of construction activity has been provided, the
permittee may commence work in the Inspector's absence. However,
Kittitas County reserves the right not to accept the improvement if
subsequent testing reveals an improper installation.
Paving shall not start until the mix design is accepted by the
Engineer.
All stationing is based on centerline of roadways unless otherwise
noted.
All elevations are on USGS DATUM with date. Point monument shall be
shown on construction location plans.
Except where otherwise provided for in these plans and
specifications, the Washington Department of Transportation' Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and the Washington
Department of Transportation 'M & S Standards, latest edition, shall
supply.
(Publisher's note - 12.08.140.C.6 was left blank in the ordinance.)
(Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
Because the County may maintain the traffic control
devices on public rights-of-way, all traffic control devices shall be
fabricated and installed in accordance with MUTCD.
Permanent signage and striping shall be complete
and in place before any new roadway is opened to the public. Traffic signal
installation and equipment shall conform to the Washington Department of
Transportation Standards and Specifications. The Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices Signal Warrants shall be met for signal installation. All
subdivisions, road improvement projects, and/or commercial development must
incorporate a separate signage and striping plan in accordance with the
following criteria:
Submittal - Separate signage and striping plans are
to consist of an overall area map noting all specific use areas, such as
schools, parks, recreation centers, library, commercial, industrial, etc.
The pages following the area map are to be broken down into road segments,
for notation of signage and striping details.
Review Process - There are two steps the plans must
undergo for review.
The first step of review is a redline markup.
Requirements will be marked where necessary and the plans returned to the
owner's engineer.
Second, the revised plans and the marked
preliminary plans must be resubmitted for final review with a signature box
included for the County Engineer. If the final submittal is acceptable, the
Engineer will notify the owner's engineer to send the Mylar cover sheet of
the plans for sign off.
Final plans shall, in all cases, be included along
with the road construction plans, utility construction plans, and a grading
and drainage plan, and the plat or plot plan.
General Provisions - Traffic control devices shall
conform to the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Sign Warrants - Traffic control devices which are
not warranted by MUTCD shall not be installed. When MUTCD guidelines are not
applicable for a given case, a traffic engineering study by the owner's
engineer will be required. This study will address the existing conditions,
safety issues, and the applicable warrants. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
All monuments delineating Right of Way boundaries
of property or witness thereof shall be set in accordance with this section
and all applicable State of Washington laws and regulations.
Any "aliquot corner" (section corner, quarter
corner, etc.), as described in the Public Land Survey System, shall be
monumented per Washington State Statutes. If such a corner falls within
concrete or asphalt, a range box (Kittitas County standards) shall be
installed to protect and provide access to said corner.
If so desired, the Developer may install range
boxes in asphalt or concrete for property monuments, range points,
benchmarks, etc., if the boxes comply with Kittitas County standards. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
Chapter 12.9
PUBLIC ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONTROL AND INSPECTION*
Sections 12.09.010 Basis for Control of the Work. 12.09.020 Subdivision, Commercial and Right-of-Way
Development Inspection. 12.09.030 Penalties for Failure to Notify for
Development Inspection. 12.09.040 Embankment Construction Control in
Developments. 12.09.050 Traffic Control in Development
Construction. 12.09.060 County Forces and County Contract Road
Inspection. 12.09.070 Call Before You Dig.
* Formerly 12.90; renumbered by Ord. 2004.13, 2004
Work performed in the construction or improvement
of County roads, future County Roads, whether by or for a private developer,
by County forces, by County Contractor or by private contractor, shall be
done in accordance with Standards and approved plans (Section
12.08). IT IS
EMPHASIZED THAT NO WORK MAY BE STARTED UNTIL SUCH PLANS ARE APPROVED. Any
revision to such plans shall be approved by the Director before being
implemented.
The Director will have authority to enforce the
Standards as well as other referenced or pertinent specifications. He will
appoint project engineers, assistants and inspectors as necessary to inspect
work and they will exercise authority as the Director may delegate.
Provisions of Section 1-05 of the WSDOT Standard
Specifications shall apply, with the term "Engineer" therein construed to be
the Director of Public Works as defined in Section 12.02 of these Standards. (Ord. 2005-30,
2005)
12.09.020 Subdivision,
Commercial and Right-of-Way Development Inspection. On all road and drainage facility construction open to the public or
maintained by the public, proposed or in progress for adoption onto the county
road system, which relates to subdivision, commercial and right-of-way
development, control and inspection will be done by the Department of Public
Works. Unless otherwise instructed by the Director, construction events which
require monitoring or inspection are identified as follows, with prior
notification to the Department of Public Works office (Telephone 962-7523
Preconstruction Conference: Three working days prior notice. Conference
must precede the beginning of construction and include contractor, designing
engineer, utilities and other parties affected. Plan approvals and permits
must be in hand prior to the conference.
Clearing and Temporary Erosion/Sedimentation Control: One working day
notice prior to initial site work involving drainage and installation of
temporary water retention/detention and siltation control. Such work to be
in accordance with the approved plans.
Utility and Storm-Drainage Installation: One working day notice prior to
trenching and placing of storm sewers.
Utility and Storm-Drainage Backfill and Compaction: One working day
notice before backfill and compaction of storm sewers
Subgrade Completion: One working day notice at stage that underground
utilities and roadway grading are complete, to include placement of gravel
base if required. Inspection to include compaction tests and certifications
described in Section 12.08.
Curb and Sidewalk Forming: One working day notice to verify proper
forming and preparation prior to pouring concrete.
Curb and Sidewalk Placement: One working day notice to check placement
of concrete.
Crushed Surfacing Placement: One working day notice to check placement
and compaction of crushed surfacing base course and top course.
Paving: Three working days notice in advance of paving with asphalt or
Portland cement concrete.
Structural: Three working days notice prior to each of critical stages
such as placing foundation piling or footings, placement and assembly of
major components, and completion of structure and approaches. Tests and
certification requirements will be as directed by the Director.
Final Inspection: Five working days prior to overall check of roadway or
drainage project site, to include completion of paving and associated
appurtenances and improvements, cleaning of drainage system and all
necessary clean-up. Prior to approval of construction work, acceptance for
maintenance and release of construction performance bonds, the
developer/contractor shall pay any required fees, submit any required
maintenance and defect financial guarantees, provide certification of
monumentation and submit one photo mylar or ink-on-mylar set or sets of blue
line final, corrected plans (as-built) reflecting all minor and design plan
changes of the roadway and drainage systems. The Department of Public Works
shall specify the number of blue line sets as warranted by the type of
improvement. Mylars and blue line drawings shall not have any shading or
adhesive addition in any areas. If original plans were completed on a CADD
system, the developer/contractor shall submit, in addition to mylars, a copy
of the CADD drawing files in DOS/DXF format.
Final Maintenance Inspection: 30 days prior to the end of the
maintenance period. Prior to release of the maintenance guarantee, there
shall be successful completion of the maintenance period as described in
Section, 12.01.150 repair of any failed facilities and the payment of any
outstanding fees. (Ord. 2005-30,
2005)
12.09.030 Penalties
for Failure to Notify for Development Inspection. Timely notification by the developer as noted is essential for the
County to verify through inspection that the work meets the standard. Failure to
notify in time may oblige the County to arrange appropriate sampling and testing
after-the-fact, with certification, either by a qualified private engineer or by
the County personnel. Costs of such testing and certification shall be borne by
the developer. . If the Engineer requires further sampling, testing or
certification, further work on the development may be prohibited or limited
until all directed tests have been completed and corrections made to the
satisfaction of the Engineer. If necessary the County may take further legal
actions. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.09.040 Embankment
Construction Control in Developments. The provisions of Section 2-03 of the WSDOT Standard Specifications
apply in all respects to development construction unless otherwise instructed by
the Director. The following elements are cited for clarification and emphasis:
Embankment and Cut-Section Compaction: Compaction of the top two feet of
fill subgrade and the top six inches of cut subgrade shall meet a minimum
95% of maximum density in accordance with WSDOT Standard Specifications
Section 2-03.3(14) C - Method B. Subgrade fill below the top two feet shall
be compacted to 90% of maximum density.
Testing for Density:
Prior to placing any surfacing material on the roadway, it will be the
responsibility of the developer or contractor to provide density test
reports certified by a professional engineer registered in the State of
Washington. Optimum moisture content and maximum density shall be determined
by methods cited in Section 2-03.3(14)D of WSDOT Standard Specifications or
by other tests approved by the Director. In fill sections a minimum of one
test shall be taken every 1,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof and on each
lift of embankment. In cut sections the interval shall be every 100 feet of
roadway. For work to be accepted, tests must show consistent uniform density
as required by the tests referenced above.
In cases where tests do not meet the minimum standard, corrective action
shall be taken such as adding water, aerating, replacing material or
applying more compactive effort as directed by the developer's engineer.
Retests shall show passing densities prior to placing the next lift of
subgrade fill.
Finishing Subgrade
After subgrade preparation has been completed, it shall be thoroughly
checked by the developer or contractor using a level, string line, crown
board or other means to determine that the subgrade conforms to the typical
section or special plan conditions prior to placing any surfacing material.
(Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.09.050
Traffic Control in Development Construction.
Interim Traffic Control:
The developer's contractor shall be responsible for interim traffic control
during construction on or along traveled County roadways. When roadway or
drainage work is to be performed on County roadways that are open to
traffic, the contractor will be required to submit a traffic control plan
for approval by the Director prior to beginning the work. Traffic control
shall follow the guidelines of Section 1-07.23 of the WSDOT Standard
Specifications. All barricades, signs and flagging shall conform to the
requirements of the MUTCD Manual. Signs must be legible and visible and
should be removed at the end of each workday if not applicable after
construction hours.
Temporary Road Closures and Detours:
When temporary road closures cannot be avoided the contractor shall post "To
Be Closed" signs a minimum of five days prior to the closing. The types and
locations of the signs shall be shown on a detour plan. A detour plan must
be prepared and submitted to the Department of Public Works at least ten
working days in advance of the proposed closure, and approved prior to
closing any County roadway. In addition, the contractor must notify, in
writing, local fire, school, law enforcement authorities, postal service and
any other affected persons as directed by the Director at least five days
prior to the closing.
Haul Routes:
If the construction of a proposed development is determined by the Director
to require special routing of large trucks or heavy construction equipment
to prevent impacts to surrounding roads, residences or business, the
contractor shall be required to develop and use an approved haul route.
When required, the haul route plan must be prepared and submitted to the
Director and approved prior to beginning or continuing construction. The
haul route plan shall address routing, hours of operation, signing, flagging
and daily maintenance.
If the contractor's equipment or suppliers fail to use the designated haul
route, the Director may prohibit or limit further work on the development
until such time as the requirements of the haul route are complied with.
Haul Road Agreement:
When identified as a need by the SEPA review process or by the Director, a
haul road agreement shall be obtained by the Franchised Utility, Developer
or Property Owner establishing restoration procedures to be performed upon
completion of the haul operation. (Ord. 2005-30,
2005)
12.09.060 County
Forces and County Contract Road Inspection. Road construction performed by County forces or by contract for the
County will be inspected under supervision of the Director. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.09.070 Call Before
You Dig. Developers and contractors are responsible for notification of utilities
a minimum of 48 hours in advance of any construction in right-of-way or utility
easements. The utility One-Call Center phone number 1-800-424-5555 should be
prominently displayed at the work site. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
* Formerly 12.51; renumbered by Ord. 2004.13, 2004
12.11.010 Roadside
Features. Roadside Features - All roadside features shall be designed in
accordance with applicable WSDOT Design Manuals or AASHTO Design Guidelines. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
All existing survey control monuments, which are
disturbed, lost or destroyed during surveying or construction; shall be
replaced by a land surveyor registered in the State Of Washington at the
expense of the responsible developer.
Survey control monuments shall be placed or
replaced by a licensed land surveyor as shown on the approved construction
plans in accordance with recognized good practice in land surveying, and in
accordance with the approved details for survey monuments.
Survey monuments are required at all road
intersections, points of horizontal curvature (PC's), points of horizontal
tangency (PT's), centers of cul-de-sacs and other appropriate locations as
determined necessary by the County. Monuments at PC's and PT's may be
eliminated and replaced with a monument at the Point of Intersection (PI),
if the PI falls within the paved roadway surface.
A signed and sealed statement from the developer's
land surveyor that all monuments and corners indicated on the plat or
construction plans have been set and are in good condition will be required
before final acceptance of the road by the County.
Record of the monumentation shall be made in
accordance with the Survey Recording Act. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.12.010 General. Private roads shall meet the following conditions:
Private roads shall meet the minimum access requirements of Section 902
- FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS - of the International Fire Code as adopted by the
County, and
Shall be designed and constructed in conformance with AASHTO Guidelines
for Geometric Design of Very Low-Volume Local Roads (ADT< 400) 2001, as now
exists or hereafter amended, and
Shall be inspected and certified by a licensed professional engineer for
conformance with the above referenced standards. In the alternative, an
applicant may request the private roadway to be inspected and subject to the
approval of the Public Works Director. If certification by the Public Works
Director/County Engineer is desired, submission of road plans and necessary
testing documentation that confirms compliance with Kittitas County Road
Standards is required, and services will be performed on a reimbursable
basis, and
Permanently established by an easement recorded with the Kittitas County
Auditor or Right-of-way, providing legal access to each affected lot,
dwelling unit, or business, and
Will not result in land locking of existing or proposed parcels, and
Maintained by the developer or legally responsible owner or homeowners'
association or other legal entity made up of all benefited property owners,
under the provisions of an acceptable and recorded "Private Road Maintenance
Agreement", and
Clearly described on the face of the plat, short plat, or other
development authorization and clearly signed at street location as a private
street or road, for the maintenance of which Kittitas County is not
responsible and a disclosure statement of the same is filed with the County
Auditor, and
The following note shall be placed on the face of the plat, short plat,
or other development authorization:
"Kittitas County will not accept private roads for maintenance as public
streets or roads until such streets or roads are brought into conformance
with current County Road Standards. This requirement will include the hard
surface paving of any street or road surfaced originally with gravel." (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
12.12.020 Private
Street Design Criteria. Private roads shall meet the design requirements of
Table 12-1 (
51KB) (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
Chapter 12.13
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR UTILITY
Sections 12.13.010 Design and construction standards.
(Publisher's note - 12.13.010 was not enumerated in the ordinance.)
12.13.010 Design and
construction standards. Design and construction standards for utility shall be in accordance
with The Manual for Accommodating Utilities. (Ord. 2005-30, 2005)
* Formerly 12.05; renumbered by Ord. 2004.13, 2004
12.20.010 Emergency and non-emergency. The board of county commissioners, in the best interest of the public, sets the following policy: Sanding will be done at intersections, hills and railroad crossings. Sanding on other areas will be done only in emergencies deemed necessary by a county commissioner of his respective district and the county engineer. (Ord. 94-27 (part), 1994; Res. RD-8-75 (part), 1975. Formerly 12.32.010).
Sections 12.21.010 Bond requirement waived for municipal corporations.
* Formerly 12.06; renumbered by Ord. 2004.13, 2004
12.21.010 Bond requirement waived for municipal corporations. The board of county commissioners waives the bond requirement for all municipal corporations when permits are granted to them for work on the county road right-of-way. (Ord. 94-27 (part), 1994; Vol. 1, p. 575, 1975. Formerly 12.36.010).
Sections 12.22.010 Vacation. 12.22.020 Resolution. 12.22.030 Freeholder's petition. 12.22.040 Director's report. 12.22.050 Notice of hearing. 12.22.060 Hearing. 12.22.070 Expense of proceeding. 12.22.080 Compensation to county as condition to vacation. 12.22.090 Vacation of roads abutting bodies of water prohibited, exception. 12.22.100 Retention of easement for public utilities and services. 12.22.110 Sale to adjacent land owners.
* Formerly 12.08; renumbered by Ord. 2004.13, 2004
12.22.010 Vacation. Vacation of right-of-way is controlled by Chapter 36.87
RCW and the provisions of this chapter. Road vacation procedures may be initiated either by board resolution or freeholder petition. (Ord. 94-32 (part), 1994; Ord. 93-17 (part), 1993. Formerly 12.60.010).
12.22.020 Resolution. When a county road or any part thereof is considered useless, the board by resolution entered upon its minutes, may declare its intention to vacate and abandon the same or any portion thereof and shall direct the director of public works to report upon such vacation and abandonment. (Ord. 94-32 (part), 1994; Ord. 93-17 (part), 1993. Formerly 12.60.020).
12.22.030 Freeholder's petition. Ten freeholders residing in the vicinity of any county road or portion thereof may petition the board to vacate and abandon the same or any portion thereof.
The petition must show the land owned by each petitioner and set forth that such county road is useless as part of the county road system and that the public will be benefited by its vacation and abandonment.
The petition shall be accompanied by an application fee in the amount specified in Kittitas County Code Chapter 4.16. When necessary to cover the cost and expenses incurred in the examination, report, appraisal and all proceedings pertaining to such petition to vacate and/or abandon, the petitioners will be required to pay such additional costs.
On the filing of the petition and application fee and on being satisfied that the petition has been signed by petitioners residing in the vicinity of the county road or portion thereof, the board shall direct the director to report upon such vacation and abandonment. (Ord. 94-32 (part), 1994; Ord. 93-17 (part), 1993. Formerly 12.60.030).
12.22.040 Director's report. In response to the board's direction, the director of public works shall examine any county road or portion thereof proposed to be vacated and abandoned and report to the county on the following:
Whether the county road should be vacated and abandoned;
Whether the same is in use or has been in use;
The condition of the road;
Whether it will be advisable to preserve it for the county road system in the future;
Whether the public will be benefited by its vacation and abandonment;
A determination by appraisal of the fair market value of the area sought to be vacated;
The classification of the road area according to the type and amount of expenditures made and the nature of the county's interest therein according to the following classification:
Class A - public expenditures made
Class B - no public expenditures made.
Whether the proposed area to be vacated contains utilities.
All other matters which will be of interest to the board including an itemized list of costs and expenses incurred in the examination, report, appraisal and all proceedings pertaining to such petition to vacate and abandon. (Ord. 94-32 (part), 1994; Ord. 93-17 (part), 1993. Formerly 12.60.040).
12.22.050 Notice of hearing. Notice of hearing upon the report for vacation and abandonment of a county road shall be published by the board at least once a week for two consecutive weeks preceding the date fixed for the hearing in the county official newspaper and a copy of the notice shall be posted for at least twenty days preceding the day fixed for hearing at each termini of the county road or portion thereof proposed to be vacated or abandoned. Notice of hearing shall also be addressed through the United States mail to all property owners of record within a radius of three hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property and mailed not less than twelve days prior to the hearing. (Ord. 94-32 (part), 1994; Ord. 93-17 (part), 1993. Formerly 12.60.050).
12.22.060 Hearing. On the day fixed for the hearing, the board shall proceed to consider the report of the director, together with any evidence for any objection against such vacation and abandonment. If the county road is found useful as a part of the county road system it shall not be vacated, but if it is not useful and the public will be
benefited by the vacation, the board, by ordinance, may vacate the road or portion thereof. (Ord. 94-32 (part), 1994; Ord. 93-17 (part), 1993. Formerly 12.60.060).
12.22.070 Expense of proceeding. If the board determines to vacate the road, one of the conditions for vacation shall be that petitioners pay to the county road fund the itemized costs and expenses detailed in Kittitas County Code Chapter 4.16. Upon payment of these costs and the meeting of any other terms and conditions included in the ordinance granting vacation and entered into its minutes, the road or portion thereof shall be considered vacated. (Ord. 94-32 (part), 1994; Ord. 93-17 (part), 1993. Formerly 12.60.070).
12.22.080 Compensation to county as condition to vacation. The board in its ordinance of vacation may require persons benefiting from the vacation of county roads to pay Kittitas County for the appraised fair market value of the property vacated. Such compensation shall be one of the conditions precedent to the actual vacation of the county road right-of-way. Pursuant to
RCW 36.87.110 the board may separately classify county roads for which no public expenditures have been made in the acquisition, improvement or maintenance of the same, according to the nature of the county's property interest in the road, and determine compensation to the county, if any. (Ord. 94-32 (part), 1994; Ord. 93-17 (part), 1993. Formerly 12.60.080).
12.22.090 Vacation of roads abutting bodies of water prohibited, exception. No county road or part thereof shall be vacated which abuts on a body of fresh water unless the purpose of the vacation is to enable any public authority to acquire the vacated property for port purposes, boat moorage or launching sites, or for park viewpoint, recreational, educational or other public purposes, or unless the property is zoned for industrial uses. (Ord. 94-32 (part), 1994; Ord. 93-17 (part), 1993. Formerly 12.60.090).
12.22.100 Retention of easement for public utilities and services. Whenever a county road or any portion thereof is vacated, the board may include in the ordinance authorizing the vacation, a provision that the county retain an easement in respect to the vacated land for the construction, repair, maintenance of public utilities and services which at the time the ordinance is adopted are authorized or are physically located in a portion of the land being vacated; provided, that the board shall not convey such easement to any public utility or other entity or person but may convey a permit or franchise to a public utility to effectuate the intent of this section. The term
"public utility" as used in this section shall include utilities owned, operated, or maintained by every gas company, electrical company, communications company, telephone company, telegraph company, water company and sewer company whether or not such company is privately owned or owned by a governmental entity. (Ord. 94-32 (part), 1994; Ord. 93-17 (part), 1993. Formerly 12.60.100).
12.22.110 Sale to adjacent land owners. The benefiting property owners will each be offered one half of the vacated road and/or road right-of-way adjacent to their property. If one of the
benefiting property owners does not wish to purchase the one-half portion of the road or road right-of-way adjacent to his/her property then the other
benefiting property owner(s) shall be entitled to purchase that portion of the road and/or road right-of-way. If the property is not purchased by adjacent property owner(s), then said vacation shall be automatically voided. (Ord. 94-32 (part), 1994; Ord. 93-17 (part), 1993. Formerly 12.60.110).
* Formerly 12.12; renumbered by Ord. 2004.13, 2004
12.23.010 Adoption. In accordance with
RCW 36.55, the "Policy on Accommodation of Utilities," written and approved by the Washington Association of Counties in the fiscal year of 1971, is adopted by the county. Where the word
"State" appears in the policy, the County of Kittitas shall be used. Where the word
"Highway" appears in the policy, the word roadway will be used. Where the word
"Commission" appears in the policy, the word county engineer will be used. Where the words
"Washington State Highway Commission" appears, the words Kittitas County Commissioners will be used. (Res. RD-75-71, 1971; Res. RD-55-70, 1970).
Chapter 12.24
UNIFORM STANDARDS FOR INSTALLATION OF BURIED CABLES*
* Formerly 12.16; renumbered by Ord. 2004.13, 2004
12.24.010 Standards adopted. The Uniform Standards for the Installation of Buried Cables Along Kittitas County Road Rights-of-way is adopted and effective. (Res. RD § 15-65 (part), Vol. N, p. 139, 1965).
12.24.020 Conditions established. Conditions pertinent to placing buried cables along public rights-of-way on county roads shall be as follows in Sections 12.16.030 through 12.16.200. (Res. RD § 15-65 (part), Vol. N, p. 139, 1965).
12.24.030 Right-of-way line proximity. The cable is to be as close to the right-of-way line as practicable, or as directed by the county road engineer. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 1, Vol. N, p. 139, 1965).
12.24.040 Minimum cover. The cable is to have a minimum cover of thirty inches along the road and twenty-four inches minimum under all road ditches. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 2, Vol. N, p. 139, 1965).
12.24.050 Pipe carrier use. Where road crossings are made over roads paved with asphaltic concrete, a pipe carrier shall be jacked under the road to eliminate patching of pavement. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 3, Vol. N, p. 139, 1965).
12.24.060 Location markers. At all road crossings, cable location shall be marked with suitable posts to make aware all county maintenance forces of buried cable at the location. The cable location shall be marked when the cable is placed parallel with the county road with suitable posts. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 4, Vol. N, p. 139, 1965).
12.24.070 Road crossing repair. Where asphalt or light bituminous must be cut for road crossings, the permittee shall arrange for proper repair of road crossings and to the satisfaction of the engineer. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 5, Vol. N, p. 139, 1965).
12.24.080 Deposit fee. A deposit fee will be required for all road crossings. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 6, Vol. N, p. 139, 1965).
12.24.090 Traffic control devices. The permittee shall adequately protect the public and shall furnish and maintain flagman, signs, and other traffic control devices as outlined in Part V of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as warranted. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 7, Vol. N, p. 139, 1965).
12.24.100 County saved harmless. In accepting this permit, the petitioner, his successors and assigns, agrees to protect the county and save it harmless for all claims, actions or damages of every kind and description which may accrue to or be suffered by any person or persons, corporation or property by reason of the performance of any such work, character of materials used or manner of installation, maintenance and operation or by the improper occupancy of rights-of-way or public place or structure, and in case any suit or action is brought against the county for damages arising out of or by reason of any of the above causes, the petitioner, his successors or assigns, will upon notice to him or them of commencement of such action defend the same at his or their own sole cost and expense and will satisfy any judgment after the said suit or action shall have finally been determined if adverse to the county. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 8, Vol. N, p. 139, 1965).
12.24.110 Excavation within county road limits. Except as herein authorized, no excavation shall be made or obstacle placed within the limits of the county road in such a manner as to interfere with the travel over said road. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 9, Vol. N, p. 139, 1965).
12.24.120 Item 10 of Buried Cable Specifications amended - Placement location. Item 10 of the Buried Cable Specifications is changed to read as follows:
"Except as herein authorized, no excavation shall be made within five feet of the edge of the pavement or traveled roadway and no placement of buried cables is to be placed closer than one foot from the edge of the pavement, provided proper equipment is used for such placement of buried cables." (Res. RD-36-66, Vol. N, p. 305, 1966; Res. RD § 1565 § 10, Vol. N, p. 139, 1965).
12.24.130 Drainage provisions. If the work done under this permit interferes in any way with the drainage of the county road, the grantee shall wholly and at his own expense make such provision as the engineer may direct to take care of said drainage. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 11, Vol. N, p. 139, 1965).
12.24.140 Rubbish removal. On completion of said work herein contemplated all rubbish and debris shall be immediately removed and the roadway and roadside shall be left neat and presentable and satisfactory to the county road engineer. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 12,
Vol. N, p. 140, 1965).
12.24.150 Supervision - Maintenance standards. All of the work herein contemplated shall be done under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the county road engineer and thereafter maintained in accordance with all rules and regulations governing such construction and maintenance in the state. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 13, Vol. N, p. 140, 1965).
12.24.160 Location change - Removal. The county hereby reserves the right to order the change of location or the removal of any structure or structures authorized by this permit at any time, said change or removal to be made at the sole expense of the party or parties to whom this permit is issued, or their successors and assigns. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 14, Vol. N, p. 140, 1965).
12.24.170 Noncompliance. The county road engineer may revoke, annul, change, amend, amplify, or terminate this permit or any of the conditions enumerated in Sections 12.16.030 through 12.16.200 if grantee fails to comply with any or all of its provisions, requirements or regulations as herein set forth or through willful or unreasonable neglect, fails to heed or comply with notices given or if the utility herein granted is not installed or operated and maintained in conformity herewith or at all or for any cause or reason whatsoever. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 15, Vol. N, p. 140, 1965).
12.24.180 Maintenance responsibility. The party to whom this permit is issued maintains at his sole expense the structure or object for which this permit is granted in a condition satisfactory to the county road engineer. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 16, Vol. N, p. 140, 1965).
12.24.190 Drawings required. Drawings will be required showing in detail all work intended by the permittee. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 17, Vol. N, p. 140, 1965).
12.24.200 On-site job inspection. The county reserves the right to provide on-site job inspection of which said costs shall be reimbursed by the permittee at the rate of five dollars per hour. (Res. RD § 15-65 § 18, Vol. N, p. 140, 1965).
Sections 12.25.010 Policy adoption. 12.25.020 Reclamation plan. 12.25.030 Minimum standards. 12.25.040 Borrow, quarry or pit, stockpile and waste sites. 12.25.050 Borrow sites. 12.25.060 Borrow and quarry or pit sites which result in the formation of a body of water. 12.25.070 Quarry sites. 12.25.080 Waste sites.
* Formerly 12.24; renumbered by Ord. 2004.13, 2004
12.25.010 Policy adoption. The board of county commissioners adopts the policy set forth in Sections 12.24.020 through 12.24.080 for the operation and reclamation of all county operated borrow, quarry or pit, stockpile and waste sites within the county. (Res. RD-16-71 (part), 1971).
12.25.020 Reclamation plan. All county owned and leased borrow, quarry or pit, stockpile and waste sites, to be henceforth acquired or presently operated, for the construction and maintenance of county roads and highways by the county road department shall require a reclamation plan which shall be effected by said county forces or the county's contractors, within two years after depletion or abandonment of the site. The reclamation plan shall include, but not limit to the following details:
Site boundaries and pertinent topographic features;
Proposed finished ground contours or cross-sections and all final slopes;
Site drainage; Restoration of stream beds;
Methods by which contaminates are controlled;
Planned lakes, ponds or other bodies of water which would be beneficial for residential, recreational, game or wildlife purposes;
Local zoning and/or planning, if any;
Type of vegetative cover, if required;
Proposed stockpiles or maintenance buildings;
Any other feature which contributes to the final appearance of the land subsequent to restoration measures. (Res. RD-16-71 (part), 1971).
12.25.030 Minimum standards. The county will adhere to the following minimum standards set forth in Sections 12.24.040 through 12.24.080. (Res. RD-16-71 (part), 1971).
12.25.040 Borrow, quarry or pit, stock pile and waste sites.
On all sites in view of a highway where excavation below roadway level is anticipated, a strip not less than fifty feet in width shall be left undisturbed between the toe of the highway slope and the edge of the site.
Slopes of sites shall be graded and dressed to appear natural with the adjacent terrain. Slope treatment shall be provided on all slopes, except those within quarries, to effect a rounded slope condition at the junction of the slope with the native ground.
An undisturbed strip of native ground not less than ten feet in width shall be left between the outside slope treatment and the right-of-way boundaries of pit sites.
Strippings consisting of that material foreign to the kind of materials to be borrowed or produced for use shall be removed and deposited within the site for later placement over the slopes and exposed faces of the site, if deemed suitable for this purpose.
All such sites, upon completion of operations, shall be cleared of all rubbish, temporary structures and equipment, and shall be left in a neat and presentable condition.
Vegetative cover which may consist of grass seeding, tree seeding or plant materials will be required to achieve reclaimed sites which are compatible with the surrounding area except that vegetative cover will not be required when the following conditions prevail:
Sites where adverse growing conditions would prohibit vegetative growth and would not contribute to the compatibility of the site with the surrounding area;
Those sites where the county or the owners have scheduled site development, such as maintenance buildings, industrial or commercial development, etc., which would be effected within two years after depletion or abandonment of the site.
Maintenance operations within such sites shall be restricted to only those segments of the site necessary for the operations underway and all stockpiled materials shall be maintained in a neat and presentable condition. (Res. RD-16-71 (part), 1971).
12.25.050 Borrow sites. The sides of borrow sites which require excavation in soil, sand, gravel, and other unconsolidated materials shall be no steeper than one and one-half feet horizontal to one foot vertical. (Res. RD § 16-71 (part), 1971).
12.25.060 Borrow and quarry or pit sites which result in the formation of a body of water. Excavations which are of such depth that sufficient waters accumulate to form a body of water will be reclaimed as follows:
Under no circumstances will stagnant or polluted waters be permitted in any site. Should these waters accumulate remedial measures, such as draining or backfilling, will be taken as corrective action. Backfill material shall be placed to a point one foot above the level at which the water table was encountered when this corrective action is selected;
Lakes formed in areas which may be used for recreational purposes shall be of such depth that will inhibit the growth of vegetative matter in the water. A minimum two foot depth of water shall be maintained in these areas;
All banks adjacent to any body of water created shall be sloped or stepped as follows to permit a person to escape from the water:
Soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated materials shall be sloped to two feet below the low groundwater line at a slope no steeper than one and one-half feet horizontal to one foot vertical,
Solid rock, or other consolidated materials shall be stepped or otherwise constructed to maintain a safe condition.
The restoration of any borrow, quarry or pit site which results in the formation of a lake shall be the result of careful planning and will take into consideration all factors which contribute to the ultimate ecology of the site. (Res. RD-1671 (part), 1971).
12.25.070 Quarry sites. The slopes of quarry walls in rock or other consolidated materials shall have no prescribed angle of slope, but where hazardous conditions exist, the quarry shall be either graded or backfilled to a slope of one foot horizontal to one foot vertical or other precautions must be taken to provide adequate safety. (Res. RD-16-71 (part), 1971).
12.25.080 Waste sites. The peaks and depressions of wasted materials shall be reduced to a gently rolling topography or a uniformly graded surface which will minimize erosion, drain properly and which will be in substantial conformity with the immediately surrounding terrain.
The county road department shall cooperate with other governmental and private agencies in this state and agencies of the federal government in an effort to provide land reclamation of the sites used for the hereinbefore described purposes which will be in the best interests of all concerned. (Res. RD-16-71 (part), 1971).
12.28.010 Adopted. The board of county commissioners, all members present, adopts the county engineer's recommendation to install highway intersection lighting on all arterial road intersections having an ADT of over one thousand count or more, with a minimum of one twenty thousand lumen fixture or more, as may be required. (Res. RD-27-73, 1973).
Rights-of-way for Kittitas County roads are acquired generally as follows:
Dedications in accordance with applicable Kittitas County ordinances;
Donation by the landowner and acceptance by the county engineer acting for the board of county commissioners;
Purchase by the county engineer acting for the board of county commissioners;
Condemnation through eminent domain proceedings instituted by the board of county commissioners;
Transfer from another governmental agency.
The determination of the manner of acquisition of rights-of-way is made on a project-by-project basis by the board of county commissioners.
Rights-of-way for projects funded in whole or in part by federal funds, or which are anticipated to be funded in whole or in part by federal funds at future stages of development, as determined by the board of county commissioners, will be acquired in accordance with Public Law 91-646,
"Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970" and
RCW 8.26,
"Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1971". (Ord. RD-40-76 (part), 1976).
When a determination has been made that rights-of-way for any project will be acquired in accordance with the foregoing acts, the procedures set forth in this section and Sections 12.44.030 through 12.44.100 shall be utilized.
Preliminary Activities. The county engineer shall prepare and/or obtain the following:
Right-of-way maps delineating:
Individual ownerships,
Individual parcels of right-of-way,
Right-of-way parcel identification numbers,
Existing ground or road profile and designed road profile, when applicable,
Private approaches marked with Permit No. or None,
Required approach revisions together with construction easement areas required,
Drainages, and revisions together with easements required,
Irrigation facilities (private and public) and revisions together with easements required,
Any other facilities, structures or uses that are affected by the right-of-way acquisition and road improvement; NOTE: Individual ownership and parcel maps may be necessary to provide proper delineation. Items (E) through (I) must be considered preliminary until after appraisal or other contact has been made with the land owner.
Limited liability title report for each parcel;
Legal descriptions for each parcel of right-of-way;
Proposed agreements, as required, for drainage, irrigation, approach or other revisions for each parcel;
Preliminary estimate of right-of-way costs for:
Land and/or easements if to be purchased. If acquisition is to be by donation, no estimate of land is necessary,
Facility revisions (other than approaches which will be included in construction),
Appraisal and appraisal review (except where donation is expected),
Negotiations.
The county engineer shall present the right-of-way maps, preliminary estimate, and proposed method of acquisition to the board of county commissioners, for approval.
If rights-of-way are to be acquired with federal funds, the county engineer shall submit the approved right-of-way plan to the District Engineer, Washington State Department of Highways, for authorization to proceed. (Res. RD-40-76 (part), 1976).
12.44.030 Appraisal methods and procedures - Review. In the case of acquisition by other than donation, the following procedures shall apply:
Appraisals will be undertaken, for those parcels to be acquired by purchase, by one of the following methods:
By county engineer department personnel, on those parcels involving other than complicated and higher valued lands;
By other government agency appraisers upon mutual agreement therefore, or by qualified fee appraisers.
All appraisers shall include the following in their appraisal procedures:
Owners must be given an opportunity to accompany each appraiser during his inspection of the property.
No increase or decrease in fair market value due to the project, except physical deterioration, is to be considered in the valuation of the property.
Appraisals are not to give consideration nor include any allowance for relocation assistance benefits.
Appraisal reviews will be undertaken by the county engineer and a recommendation made as to just compensation. The owner is not to be left with an uneconomic remnant which Kittitas County does not make an offer to acquire. (Res. RD-40-76 (part), 1976).
12.44.040 Just compensation for property - Establishment procedure.
The appraisal review and just compensation recommendation shall be transmitted to the board of county commissioners, and the chairman, upon review of the recommendation and concurrence therein by the board, shall approve same and execute a letter to the owner setting forth the amount of just compensation, a summary of the basis for the amount of just compensation, and where appropriate, the just compensation for real property to be acquired, and damages are to be stated separately.
If the board, upon its review, finds it cannot concur in the recommended just compensation, the appraisal review shall be returned, with reasons therefore, to the person making the appraisal review, who shall again review the appraisal together with the reasons for non-concurrence, take appropriate action as to the recommended just compensation and forward same to the board for its disposition. (Res. RD-40-76 (part), 1976).
12.44.050 Purchase - Additional requirements - Unsuccessful negotiation. Upon establishment of just compensation for all parcels that are to be purchased on any one project or complete segment thereof, the county engineer shall:
Mail, by certified return receipt, all of the letters of just compensation to all parties having a known interest in each parcel;
Arrange to acquire the parcels by negotiation in an expeditious manner provided a reasonable settlement can be negotiated. There must be no action taken to advance condemnation, defer negotiations or condemnation or take any other action coercive in nature in order to compel an agreement on the price to be paid for the parcel;
Provide for relocation assistance when same is required due to displacement of persons, businesses or farms;
Complete the acquisition making certain that:
An equal interest is acquired in all buildings etc. located upon the real property acquired.
All recording fees, transfer taxes, etc., penalty costs for prepayment of a pre-existing mortgage and the pro rata share of real property taxes paid subsequent to vesting title in Kittitas County, are paid by Kittitas County.
If negotiations are unsuccessful, as evidenced by documented offers and attempts to arrive at a reasonable settlement, the county engineer shall summarize the same in a written report to the board of county commissioners for a determination as to further steps to be taken. (Res. RD-40-76 (part), 1976).
12.44.060 Donation - Additional requirements. Upon completion of the right-of-way maps and other items of work together with the board of county commissioners' approval all as set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of Section 12.44.020 the county engineer shall:
Prepare and mail letters to all parties having a known interest in parcel expected to be donated. Said letters shall set forth the rights of the parties to receive just compensation for the title being acquired, that donation of said title is requested, and that the parties in making the donation will be required to execute a waiver of the just compensation. The letter shall also include proposed agreements for the relocation or replacement of any facilities affected by the acquisition and improvements together with arrangements for funding the same.
Arrange to acquire the parcels by donation in an expeditious manner.
Complete the acquisition making certain that all recording fees, transfer taxes, etc., and the pro rata share of real property taxes paid subsequent to vesting title in Kittitas County, are paid by Kittitas County. (Res. RD-40-76 (part), 1976).
12.44.070 Eminent domain proceedings - Board of county commissioners authority. Should the board of county commissioners determine that acquisition through eminent domain proceedings is necessary to acquire one or more parcels, the board shall adopt a resolution initiating such proceedings in accordance with statute. (Res. RD-40-76 (part), 1976).
12.44.080 Disposition of salvageable items - County engineer responsibility. The disposition of all salvageable items acquired with property shall be accounted for by the county engineer. (Res. RD-40-76 (part), 1976).
12.44.090 Relocation assistance. The county engineer shall review the right-of-way maps and the parcels to be acquired to determine whether or not any individual, family, business, nonprofit organization or farm operation would be displaced and:
If there are no displacements the county engineer shall make a negative finding and report.
If displacements will occur, the county engineer shall prepare and carry out a relocation assistance plan in compliance with the foregoing acts, or arrange for another government agency, competent in relocation assistance, to do the same, upon mutual agreement therefore. (Res. RD-40-76 (part), 1976).
12.44.100 Funds available from government agencies - Compliance with agency guidelines required. Should funds be available to Kittitas County for use from government agencies other than the Federal Highways Administration, Kittitas County will follow those particular requirements to comply with the guidelines of that particular government agency providing those funds. (Res. RD-40-76 (part), 1976).
Chapter 12.48
RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FOR PROJECTS INVOLVING FEDERAL FUNDS
Sections I POLICY STATEMENT 12.48.010 Policy statement.
II PERSONNEL AND DUTIES 12.48.020 County director of public works. 12.48.030 Appraiser. 12.48.040 Real property agent.
III FEDERAL AID REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST 12.48.050 Utilization. 12.48.060 Real property must be appraised before initiation of negotiations with owner. 12.48.070 Owners must be given opportunity to accompany each appraiser during inspection of property. 12.48.080 Acquiring agency must establish just compensation before initiation of negotiations with owners. 12.48.090 No increase or decrease in fair market value due to project except physical deterioration to be considered in valuation of property. 12.48.100 Appraisals not to give consideration nor include allowance for relocation assistance benefits. 12.48.110 Owner not to be left with uneconomic remnant that acquiring agency did not offer to acquire. 12.48.120 Owner to be given written statement of amount established as just compensation, summary of basis for amount of just compensation and, where appropriate, just compensation for real property acquired, and damages to be separately stated in written statement. 12.48.130 No owner shall be required to surrender possession before agreed purchase price has been paid or approved amount of compensation has been paid into court. 12.48.140 All displaced persons must be given ninety-day notice in advance of date required to move. 12.48.150 Rental amount charged to owners and/or tenants permitted to occupy property subsequent to acquisition must not exceed fair market rental value to short-term occupant. 12.48.160 No action must be taken to advance condemnation, defer negotiations or condemnation or take any other action coercive in nature in order to compel agreement on price to be paid for property. 12.48.170 Acquiring county must acquire equal interest in all buildings, etc., located upon real property acquired. 12.48.180 Acquiring county must pay recording fees, transfer taxes, etc., penalty costs for prepayment of a preexisting mortgage and pro rata share of real property taxes paid subsequent to vesting title in acquiring county. 12.48.190 No property owner can voluntarily donate property prior to being informed of right to receive just compensation. 12.48.200 Provisions made for rodent control. 12.48.210 No owner intentionally required to institute legal proceedings to prove fact of taking real property. 12.48.220 Use of federal aid project number.
The county of Kittitas, hereinafter referred to as the county, desiring to acquire real property in accordance with the state Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act (RCW 8.26) and state regulations (WAC 365-24) for projects involving federal funds, adopts the following procedures to implement the above statute and Washington Administration Code.
The department of public works of the county is responsible for the real property acquisition and relocation activities on projects administered by the county. To fulfill the property acquisition-relocation assistance role in development and implementation, the department of public works has the following expertise and personnel capabilities and accomplishes these functions under the following procedures. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
II PERSONNEL AND DUTIES
12.48.020 County director of public works. The county director of public works is a civil engineer licensed in the state of Washington:
Administers all activities of applicable departments including support to the county prosecuting attorney, environmental law compliances and the property acquisition programs for the county. Assures compliances with appropriate county ordinances and resolutions, and with state statutes, rules and regulations which pertain to real property acquisition and relocation assistance;
Administers all appraisal activities, including estimates of right-of-way costs and appraisals of fair market value to assure that the county appraisal process complies with appropriate county and state statutes, laws, rules and regulations. Coordinates and assigns all appraisal work, hires contract (fee) appraisers, maintains permanent files on all appraisals. Reviews all appraisals to determine the adequacy and reliability of supporting data and to approve an adequately supported appraisal report which represents fair market value;
Advises owners of need for project, of impact upon their property and of their rights under Public Law
RCW 8.26. Reviews project plans, appraisals, reviews appraisals and instruments for adequacy as to real property considerations;
Requests condemnation procedure where necessary. Sets up escrows and instructions;
In compliance with county and state statutes, laws, rules and regulations, gives notice of relocation assistance of the time of or subsequent to initiation of negotiations according to time limits determined by the funding agency. Prepares letter to property owner explaining entitlements. If the project does not require relocation, prepares letter disclaiming necessity to prepare relocation plan (negative relocation statement);
If the project requires relocation assistance, prepares a relocation assistance program plan and carries out the same; or arranges for another government agency, competent in relocation assistance, to do the same, upon mutual agreement therefore. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.030 Appraiser. The county utilizes the services of the county assessor and his staff, or retains private appraisers to prepare appraisals and for review of said appraisals; research market data to assure up to date information on the real estate market and provide court testimony on appraisals for condemnation, if required. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.040 Real property agent. The real property agent:
Actively negotiates with owners to acquire real property in conformance with all laws, rules and regulations;
This function would either be performed by a department staff person, at the direction of the director of public works; the county prosecuting attorney; or a private individual retained by the county for this purpose. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
III FEDERAL AID REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST
12.48.050 Utilization. Utilization. The following federal aid requirement checklist shall be utilized in acquiring property for the county. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.060 Real property must be appraised before initiation of negotiations with owner. Property acquired by the county for public works projects will be appraised by a qualified staff or fee appraiser with appropriate appraisal review before initiation of negotiations with the owner. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.070 Owners must be given opportunity to accompany each appraiser during inspection of property. The county appraiser will contact the owner and extend an invitation for the owner to accompany the appraiser during his inspection of the property. Appointment should be made at the owner's convenience. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.080 Acquiring agency must establish just compensation before initiation of negotiations with owners. The county will establish just compensation from the review appraiser's estimate of value before negotiating with any owner. Any amounts paid over just compensation for the property will be an administrative settlement and will be so documented in the acquisition file as to the justification used in arriving at the amount of the settlement. However, in an administrative or stipulated settlement, payment will not be made by the person who determined the settlement. (Res. DPW3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.090 No increase or decrease in fair market value due to project except physical deterioration to be considered in valuation of property. No increase or decrease in fair market value due to project, except physical deterioration is to be considered in valuation of property. During the appraisal process, the county will not consider any factors of the project that will influence the valuation of the property except physical deterioration wherever appropriate. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.100 Appraisals not to give consideration nor include allowance for relocation assistance benefits. The county will not consider relocation assistance benefits in their appraisal process in establishing fair market value for the property to be acquired. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.110 Owner not to be left with uneconomic remnant that acquiring agency did not offer to acquire. Pursuant to
RCW 8.26.180, paragraph 9, the county during acquisition of a portion of the owner's property will not leave an uneconomic remnant without offering to acquire the entire property from owner. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.120 Owner to be given written statement of amount established as just compensation, summary of basis for amount of just compensation and, where appropriate, just compensation for real property acquired, and damages to be separately stated in written statement. The county will give to the owner at the initiation of negotiation a written statement known as the
"fair offer letter." That statement will be the amount of just compensation based on a review and analysis of appraisal(s) made by a qualified appraiser with a summary thereof, showing the basis for just compensation. Included in the fair offer letter will be identification of the real property to be acquired, including the estate or interest being acquired. There will be, when appropriate, the identification of the improvements and fixtures considered to be part of the real property to be acquired. The fair offer letter will show that portion of just compensation considered the amount of damages to the remaining property. At the initiation of negotiation with the owner the county will give to the owner an acquisition brochure furnished by the Washington State Department of Transportation. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.130 No owner shall be required to surrender possession before agreed purchase price has been paid or approved amount of compensation has been paid into court. The county will not require the owner or tenant to surrender possession of the property before ninety days after the agreed purchase price has been paid or the approved amount of compensation has been paid into court. The ninety-day notice may be reduced only in the event the property being acquired is unimproved, contains no personal property and is not being utilized by the owner or tenant. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.140 All displaced persons must be given ninety-day notice in advance of date required to move. The county will provide relocation assistance to an owner or tenant or contract with a qualified organization to perform this service. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.150 Rental amount charged to owners and/or tenants permitted to occupy property subsequent to acquisition must not exceed fair market rental value to short-term occupant. Rental amounts charged to owners and tenants occupying the property subsequent to acquisition will not be in excess of the fair rental amount of a short-term occupant. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.160 No action must be taken to advance condemnation, defer negotiations or condemnation or take any other action coercive in nature in order to compel agreement on price to be paid for property. Every reasonable effort will be made to acquire expeditiously real property by negotiations without exercising the right of Eminent Domain. No action will be taken to advance condemnation, defer negotiations or condemnation or take any other action coercive in nature in order to compel an agreement on the price to be paid for the property. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.170 Acquiring county must acquire equal interest in all buildings, etc., located upon real property acquired. When any interest in real property is acquired, at least an equal interest will be acquired in all buildings, structures, or other improvements located upon the real property so acquired and which is required to be removed from such real property or which will be adversely affected by the future use of such real property. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.180 Acquiring county must pay recording fees, transfer taxes, etc., penalty costs for prepayment of a preexisting mortgage and pro rata share of real property taxes paid subsequent to vesting title in acquiring county. The county will comply with
RCW 8.26.200 and will pay direct or reimburse the owner for expenses necessarily incurred in the acquisition for:
Recording fees, transfer taxes, and similar expenses incidental to conveying such real property to the acquiring county;
Penalty costs for full or partial prepayment of any preexisting recorded mortgage entered into in good faith encumbering such real property;
The pro rata share of real property taxes paid which are allocable to a period subsequent to the date of vesting title in acquiring county, whichever is the earlier. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.190 No property owner can voluntarily donate property prior to being informed of right to receive just compensation. A donation or gift of real property will be accepted only after the owner has been fully informed of his right to receive just compensation. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.200 Provisions made for rodent control. If rodent control should become necessary in the project, the county will make provisions to maintain control or eradicate the rodents. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.210 No owner intentionally required to institute legal proceedings to prove fact of taking real property. No owner will be intentionally required to institute legal proceedings to prove the fact of the taking of his real property. (Res. DPW-3-80 (part), 1980).
12.48.220 Use of federal aid project number. The county, to promote more convenient administration of federal aid projects, will require that right-of-way plans, contracts, deeds, appraisals, options, vouchers, correspondence and all other documents and papers to which the Federal Highway Administration needs to refer will carry the federal aid project number for ready identification. (Res. DPW-380 (part), 1980).
Sections 12.50.010 Commercial signs prohibited. 12.50.020 Removal of commercial signs.
12.50.010 Commercial signs prohibited. It shall be the policy of the county that commercial signs shall not be permitted within the right-of-way of county roads. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Res. 75-38 (part), 1975. Formerly 12.40.010).
12.50.020 Removal of commercial signs. Removal of commercial signs. The county road department is instructed to remove any signs prohibited by Section 12.40.010 which are found along the right-of-way of county roads. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Res. 75-38 (part), 1975. Formerly 12.40.020).
Chapter 12.56
FRANCHISES FOR USE OF ROADS AND OTHER COUNTY PROPERTIES
Sections 12.56.010 Applicability. 12.56.020 Rights of grantee. 12.56.030 Bond of grantee. 12.56.040 Approval of plans and specifications - Supervision. 12.56.050 Application for permit - Inspection and supervision expenses. 12.56.060 Commencement of work. 12.56.070 Quality of work - Safety precautions. 12.56.080 Restoration. 12.56.090 County held harmless. 12.56.100 Damage to grantee's installation. 12.56.110 Underground facilities. 12.56.120 Work by county. 12.56.130 Improvement of county roads. 12.56.140 Installation of county utilities. 12.56.150 Vacation of streets - City incorporation. 12.56.160 Condemnation. 12.56.170 Non-exclusivity - Work not to interfere - Prior utilities' preference. 12.56.180 Successors in interest. 12.56.190 Independent contractors. 12.56.200 Revocation of franchise. 12.56.210 Amendments to chapter. 12.56.220 Acceptance by grantee.
12.56.010 Applicability. The terms and conditions set out in this chapter are terms and conditions of any franchise to use the roads, streets, avenues, highways, alleys, rights-of-way or other county properties hereafter granted by the county to any individual or municipal or private corporation engaged in the public service or utility business, unless and except to the extent that such ordinance or resolution granting such franchise expressly provides terms or conditions contrary to those contained in this chapter. (Ord. 82-7 § 1, 1982).
12.56.020 Rights of grantee. The grantee shall have the right and authority, to the extent expressed in the resolution of the board of county commissioners granting such franchise, or in any supplemental document, to enter upon the streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, rights-of-way and public places designated by such franchise for the purpose of construction work, extension of existing systems, connection of such systems with consumers' pipelines, cables, lines or equipment, repairing of equipment and in all fashions maintaining and operating the improvements installed within such county property, and to make rules and regulations governing the same in conformity with state and federal statutes and regulations now in force or hereafter enacted and adopted by state and/or federal agencies governing such utilities. (Ord. 82-7 § 5, 1982).
12.56.030 Bond of grantee. Before undertaking any of the work or improvements authorized by the franchise, the grantee, if other than a municipal corporation, shall furnish to the county a bond, executed by grantee and a corporate surety authorized to do a surety business in the state, in a sum to be recommended by the director of public works and set and approved by the board of county commissioners as sufficient to insure performance of the grantee's obligations under such franchise, and conditioned that the grantee shall well and truly keep and observe all of the covenants, terms and conditions and faithfully perform all of the grantee's obligations under said franchise, and to reset or replace any defective work performed or materials installed by or under the direction of the grantee, its/his employees or contractors, discovered in the replacement of the county's roads, rights-of-way or other county properties within a period of two years from the date of the replacement and acceptance of such repaired roads, rights-of-way or other county properties by the county. The bond requirement may be met by surety bonds of a continuing nature in effect as of August 1, 1982 or that may thereafter come into effect. (Ord. 82-7 § 20, 1982).
12.56.040 Approval of plans and specifications - Supervision. The grantee shall install the pipes, poles, lines, cables or other authorized improvements in the designated streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, rights-of-way or other public places pursuant to plans and specifications approved by the county director of public works and under supervision provided by the county at the expense of such grantee, whenever the grantee's inspection services are determined by the county to be inadequate. (Ord. 827 § 6, 1982).
12.56.050 Application for permit - Inspection and supervision expenses.
Before any work is done by the grantee under such franchise, it/he shall first file with the director of public works an application for permit to do such work accompanied by such supporting documents and/or field information as the director of public works may require. The grantee shall specify the class and type of material to be used and provide sufficiently detailed plans so as to adequately show the type and extent of work to be performed upon the rights-of-way. All material and equipment shall conform to or exceed the standards of the industry. When requested by the director of public works, the manner of excavation, construction installation, backfill and the type and size of temporary structures, including traffic turnouts, road obstructions, etc., shall be submitted for approval.
The grantee shall pay to the county the actual cost and expenses incurred in the examination, necessary inspection and supervision of such work granted by the permit and done by the grantee or by an independent contractor under the franchise of the grantee. (Ord. 82-7 § 7, 1982).
12.56.060 Commencement of work. The grantee, its/his successors or assigns, shall commence construction under such permit granted by the director of public works within the time period stated in such permit and shall have completed and have in operation such portion of the system of improvements as may be specified in such permit or the rights therein conferred upon the grantee shall cease and terminate insofar as unoccupied streets, roads, etc., are concerned. (Ord. 82-7 § 8, 1982).
12.56.070 Quality of work - Safety precautions. All work done under the franchise shall be done in a thorough and workmanlike manner. In the laying of underground pipelines and cables and the construction of other facilities and the opening of trenches, the tunneling under county roads, rights-of-way or other county properties, the grantee shall leave such trenches, ditches and tunnels in such a way as to interfere as little as possible with public travel and shall take all due and necessary precautions to guard the same so that damage or injury shall not occur or arise by reason of such work; and where any of such trenches, ditches or tunnels are left open at night, the grantee shall place warning lights and barricades at such a position as to give adequate warning of such work. (Ord. 82-7 § 2, 1982).
The grantee shall leave all streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, rights-of-way and other county properties, after laying and installing mains and doing construction work, making repairs to equipment, etc., in as good and safe condition in all respects as they were before the commencement of such work by the grantee, its/his agents or contractors, and all recorded monuments which have been disturbed or displaced by the work shall be reset to the specifications and approval of the director of public works.
In case of any damage to the streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, rights-of-way or other county properties, or to paved or surfaced roadways, turnouts, gutters, ditches, wood or concrete walls, drain pipes, hand or embankment rails, bridges, trestles, wharves, landings or monuments by the grantee, the grantee agrees to immediately repair the damage at its/his own sole cost and expense.
When the director of public works determines that an emergency situation does exist, he may order and have done any and all work considered necessary to restore to a safe condition any such street, avenue, alley, road, highway, right-of-way or other county property left by the grantee or agents in a condition dangerous to life or property. He may cause to be replaced or reset recorded monuments if a grantee fails to replace or reset same within a reasonable time after completion of construction. The grantee, upon demand, shall pay to the county all costs of such construction or repair and of doing such work. (Ord. 82-7 § 9, 1982).
12.56.090 County held harmless. The grantee, its/his successors or assigns, shall protect, indemnify and save harmless the county, its agents and employees, from all claims, actions or damages of every kind and description which may accrue to or be suffered by any person or persons, corporation or property by reason of any construction, the presence of any material or equipment, the operation of or the occupation of the rights-of-way or other county properties by the grantee or for any claims on account of the existence of any excavation, temporary turnouts or the operation by the grantee of its/his lines over or under the streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, rights-of-way or other county properties as hereinafter designated, or for any other acts or omissions on the part of grantee, and in case that suit or action is brought against the county, its agents or employees, for damage arising out of or by reason of any of the above-mentioned causes, the grantee, its/his successors or assigns, will, upon notice to it or him of the commencement of said action, defend the same at its or his sole cost and expense and in case judgment shall be rendered against Kittitas County, its agents or employees, in such suit or action, will fully satisfy the judgment within ninety days after the suit or action has been finally determined, if determined adversely to the county, its agents or employees. Acceptance by the county of any work performed by the grantee at the time of completion shall not be a ground for avoidance of this hold harmless agreement. (Ord. 82-7 § 10, 1982).
12.56.100 Damage to grantee's installation. In consideration of the granting of such franchise by the grantor to the grantee, the grantee, for itself/himself and its/his assigns, shall contract and agree to save the county harmless from any liability of whatsoever nature arising out of any damage and/or destruction done or suffered to be done to grantee's mains, valves, pipes, poles, cables, lines or other fittings or appurtenances of whatsoever nature placed upon, along, across, over and/or under the county road right-of-way or other county property. This paragraph shall be construed to mean that the grantee accepts such franchise and any rights conferred thereunder for the use and occupation of any portion of the right-of-way at its/his own risk, and agrees to assume responsibility or any damage occasioned to grantee or third parties by grantor in the maintenance and/or construction work performed by grantor upon the roadways described herein and which would not have occurred but for the presence on the roadways of the grantee's pipes, poles, lines, cables, fittings or other appurtenances mentioned above, except to the extent any such damage or loss is caused by the sole negligence of the grantor. (Ord. 82-7 § 11, 1982).
12.56.110 Underground facilities. The grantee, as far as practicable, shall construct all new utility facilities underground. Extension of overhead facilities following streets, avenues, roadways, boulevards or thoroughfares shall be undertaken only with the approval of the director of public works; provided, however, that approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Grantee recognizes the desirability of underground facilities rather than overhead facilities and shall convert existing overhead facilities to underground facilities as and when equipment replacement is undertaken, or when other existing overhead utilities are placed underground, unless such replacement is unsafe, impractical, or economically unreasonable. Line extension policies and procedures established by the grantee, and uniformly applied through its service area, shall be the standard in determining what is
"practical, impractical or economically unreasonable" under this chapter; provided, that no new overhead utility facilities shall be constructed or established in any area set aside for public park, school, playground or athletic purposes. (Ord. 82-7 § 19, 1982).
12.56.120 Work by county. The laying, construction, maintenance and operation of the system of improvements granted under the franchise shall not preclude the county, its agents or its contractors from blasting, grading or doing other necessary road work in a reasonably careful and prudent manner contiguous to the grantee's improvement; provided, that the grantee shall be given a minimum two business days' prior notice, in writing, signed by the director of public works of the blasting or excavating in order that the grantee may protect it/his lines and property. (Ord. 82-7 § 12, 1982).
12.56.130 Improvement of county roads. If at any time the county deems it advisable to improve any of its streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, rights-of-way or other county properties as hereinbefore designated, by grading, re-grading, surfacing or paving same, or altering, changing, repairing or improving same, the grantee upon written notice by the county shall, at its/his own expense, as soon as reasonably practicable, so raise, lower or move its/his lines or improvements to conform to such new grades as may be established, or place the property in such locations or positions as shall cause the least interference with any such improvements or work thereon as contemplated by the county and the county shall in no wise be held liable for any damage to the grantee that may occur by reason of the county improvements, repairs or maintenance performed in a reasonably careful and prudent manner, or by the exercise of any rights so reserved in this section or grant. If the county shall improve such streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, rights-of-way or other county properties, the grantee shall on written notice by county officials, at its/his own expense, replace such pipes, lines or system as may be in or through the improved sub-grade of such improvement, with such materials as shall conform to or exceed the applicable standards of the industry for use in such streets, avenues, roads, highways, rights-of-way or other county properties. (Ord. 82-7 § 13, 1982).
12.56.140 Installation of county utilities. If at any time the county installs a line of pipes for sewage and/or drainage upon any of the streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, rights-of-way or other county properties herein described, wherein a grantee's facilities unreasonably interfere with the construction project, the grantee, upon written notice by the director of public works, shall temporarily remove or relocate its/his line of pipes or improvements at its/his own expense during the installation and replace same at its/his own sole cost and expense under the supervision of the county. (Ord. 82-7 § 14, 1982).
12.56.150 Vacation of streets - City incorporation.
Whenever any of the streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, rights-of-way or public places designated in such franchise shall be eliminated from the county jurisdiction by reason of the incorporation or annexation to a city, then all the rights, privileges and franchises so granted shall terminate in respect to the streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, rights-of-way and public places so eliminated.
If at any time the county vacates any county street, avenue, alley, road, highway, right-of-way or other county property which is subject to rights granted by the franchise and the vacation is for the purpose of acquiring the fee or other property interest in the road, right-of-way or other county property for the use of the county, in either its proprietary or governmental capacity, then the board of county commissioners may, at its option, by giving ninety days' written notice to the grantee and after granting an alternate route, terminate this franchise with reference to such county road, right-of-way or other county property so vacated, and the county shall not be liable for any damages or losses to the grantee by reason of such termination and the grantee shall move its franchise at its own cost. (Ord. 82-7 § 3, 1982).
12.56.160 Condemnation. The granting of any franchise shall not preclude the county from acquiring by purchase or condemnation any or all of the improvements installed by the grantee within the franchises. (Ord. 82-7 § 4, 1982).
12.56.170 Non-exclusivity - Work not to interfere - Prior utilities' preference.
The grants and privileges herein enumerated shall not be deemed or held to be an exclusive franchise. It shall in no manner prohibit the county from granting other franchises of a like nature or franchises for other public or private utilities over, along, across, under and upon any of the streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, rights-of-way or other county properties as herein enumerated, and shall in no wise prevent or prohibit the county from using any of the streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, rights-of-way or other county properties or affect its jurisdiction over them or any part of them.
All construction or installation of mains, valves, pipes, poles, cables, lines, fittings and facilities, service, repair, or relocation of the same, performing along, over and/or under the county roads, rights-of-way or other county properties subject to the franchise shall be done in such a manner as not to interfere with the construction and maintenance of other utilities, public or private, drains, drainage ditches and structures located therein, nor with the grading or improvement of such county roads, rights-of-way or other county properties.
The owners of all other utilities, public or private, installed in such county roads, rights-of-way or other county properties prior in time to the lines and facilities of the grantee, shall have preference as to the positioning and location of such utilities so installed with respect to the grantee. Such preference shall continue in the event of the necessity of relocating or changing the grade of any such county road or right-of-way. (Ord. 82-7 § 15, 1982).
All the provisions, conditions, regulations and requirements herein contained shall be binding upon the successors, assigns and independent contractors of the grantee, and all rights and privileges of the grantee shall insure to its/his successors, assigns and such contractors equally as if they were specifically mentioned herein whenever the grantee is mentioned.
The grantee, its/his successors and assigns shall have the right to sell, transfer or assign the franchise upon giving written notice of its/his intention to do so not less than sixty days in advance of the date of any proposed transfer to the clerk of the board of county commissioners of the county. (Ord. 82-7 § 16, 1982).
12.56.190 Independent contractors. The obligations imposed upon the grantee by the express terms of the resolution granting such franchise, or implied by the terms of the ordinance codified in this chapter or any other ordinance affecting the same, include every employee, nominee or independent contractor of the grantee performing work in the county streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, rights-of-way or other county properties under contract, direction, request or authority of the grantee under this franchise, and the grantee, its/his agent, employee or independent contractor, severally, shall be responsible to the county for any injury or damage to county property or the expense incurred or suffered by the county in correcting defects in work replacing county roads or other improvements damaged by the acts or neglect of such servants, agents or independent contractors of grantee. (Ord. 82-7 § 21, 1982).
12.56.200 Revocation of franchise. If the grantee, its/his successors or assigns, through willful or unreasonable neglect, fail to heed or comply with any notice given the grantee under the provisions of such grant, then the said grantee, its/his successors or assigns, shall forfeit all rights conferred thereunder and such franchise may be revoked or annulled by the board of county commissioners of the county upon thirty days' written notice thereof to the grantee. (Ord. 82-7 § 17, 1982).
The county reserves for itself the right at any time to change, amend, modify or amplify any of the provisions or conditions herein enumerated to conform to any state statute or county regulation or to protect the public welfare, health or safety as the county may deem appropriate, and such franchise may thereafter be terminated as provided in Section 12.56.200 if such change, amendment, modification or amplification of this chapter are not complied with.
The grantee, notwithstanding any other terms of such franchise appearing to the contrary, shall be subject to the police power of the county to adopt and enforce general ordinances necessary to protect the safety and welfare of the general public in relation to the rights granted in such franchise. (Ord. 82-7 § 18, 1982).
12.56.220 Acceptance by grantee. If within thirty days of the granting of such franchise, the grantee shall have failed to sign its/his written acceptance of same, then the granted rights and privileges therein shall be deemed forfeited and declared null and void. (Ord. 82-7 § 23, 1982).
Chapter 12.70
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
(Renumbered to 12.06 by Ordinance 2004.13)
Chapter 12.80
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO PERFORM WORK ON COUNTY ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Sections I. Provisions Generally 12.80.010 Ownership responsibility. 12.80.020 Acquiring permits. 12.80.030 Cost of restoration and repair. 12.80.040 Adoption.
II. Accommodation of Utilities on County Road Right-of-Way 12.80.100 Purpose. 12.80.110 Application. 12.80.120 Definition of terms. 12.80.130 General conditions and requirements - Location. 12.80.140 General conditions and requirements - Design - General. 12.80.150 General conditions and requirements - Standards and codes. 12.80.160 General conditions and requirements - Adjustment and relocation of existing facilities. 12.80.170 Permits - General requirements. 12.80.180 Permits - Specific requirements. 12.80.190 Underground utilities - Location and alignment. 12.80.200 Underground utilities - Cover. 12.80.210 Underground utilities - Encasement. 12.80.220 Underground utilities - Uncased carriers. 12.80.230 Underground utilities - Appurtenances. 12.80.240 Underground utilities - Installation. 12.80.250 Underground utilities - One call system. 12.80.260 Overhead utilities - Power and communication lines. 12.80.270 Aesthetic/scenic considerations. 12.80.280 Installations on roadway bridges and structures. 12.80.290 Preservation, restoration and cleanup. 12.80.300 Traffic control and public safety. 12.80.310 Emergency repairs.
I. Provisions Generally
12.80.010 Ownership responsibility. The entity benefited by the construction, whether it be a private party, a public utility, a municipal entity or a service district, is solely responsible for the construction, maintenance, restoration, repair, installation and ownership of any of their facilities located within the county road rights-of-way. Agreements between any vendor of services and their vendees should reflect this understanding. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 (part), 1992. Formerly 12.20.010).
12.80.020 Acquiring permits. The public utility, municipal entity or service district providing requested service is solely responsible for acquiring all the necessary permits and approvals prior to locating facilities within the county rights-of-way and compliance with all the terms and conditions stipulated in the permit. No permits to install facilities in county right-of-way will be issued to private individuals or legal persons or entities for services that are provided by public utilities, municipal entities or service districts. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 (part), 1992. Formerly 12.20.020).
12.80.030 Cost of restoration and repair. The cost of restoration and repair will be the sole responsibility of the entity
benefited by the construction whether it be a public utility, a municipal entity or a service district providing the service. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 (part), 1992. Formerly 12.20.030).
12.80.040 Adoption. Chapter 136-40 WAC and any subsequent amendments thereto is hereby adopted and the provisions contained therein shall be applicable to all franchises and permits issued pursuant to Chapters
36.55,
80.32 and
80.36 RCW, to all public and private utilities including but not limited to electric power, telephone, telegraph, water, gas, oil, petroleum products, steam, chemicals, sewage, drainage, irrigation and similar lines that are to be located, adjusted or relocated with the rights-of-way of county roads.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting the rights of Kittitas County to impose restrictions or requirements in addition to and/or deviations from those stated in Chapter 136-40 WAC in a franchise or permit where Kittitas County deems it advisable to do so. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 (part), 1992. Formerly 12.20.040).
II. Accommodation of Utilities on County Road Right-of-Way
12.80.100 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a county policy to provide administrative and procedural guidance needed to accommodate the installation and relocation of all above and below ground utilities which are located within the county road right-of-way. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 1, 1992. Formerly 12.20.100).
12.80.110 Application. This policy shall apply to all new franchises and permits issued pursuant to
RCW 80.32.010,
RCW 80.36.040 and
Chapter 36.55 RCW, to all public and private utilities, and to all installation and relocation of utilities within the county road right-of-way, including but not limited to electric power, telephone, television, telegraph, communication, water, gas, all petroleum products, steam, chemicals, sewage, drainage, irrigation, and similar pipes, lines or cables.
This policy cannot address all situations and conditions that may be encountered. Specific provisions contained herein may not be appropriate for all locations and existing conditions. The policy is intended to assist, but not substitute for, competent work by both road and utility design and installation professionals. This policy is not intended to limit any innovative or creative effort which could result in better quality, better cost savings or improved safety characteristics.
It shall be the responsibility of any utility installing or relocating any of its facilities to ascertain and abide by the requirements and conditions of this policy. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 2, 1992. Formerly 12.20.110).
12.80.120 Definition of terms. Unless otherwise stated, words and phrases used herein shall have the following meanings:
Appurtenance
Equipment and/or accessories which are a necessary part of an operating utility system or subsystem.
Backfill
Replacement of excavated material with suitable material compacted as specified.
Boring
Grade and alignment controlled mechanical or other method of installing a pipe or casing under a road without disturbing the surrounding medium.
Carrier
Pipe directly enclosing a transmitted fluid or gas.
Casing
A larger pipe enclosing a carrier for the purpose of providing structural or other protection to the carrier and/or to allow for carrier replacement without re-excavation, jacking or boring.
Coating
Protective material applied to the exterior of a pipe or conduit to prevent or reduce abrasion and/or corrosion damage.
Conduit
An enclosed tubular runway for protecting wires or cables.
Cover
Depth to top of pipe, conduit, casing or gallery below the grade of a road or ditch.
Drain
Appurtenances to discharge accumulated liquids from casings or other enclosures.
Encasement
Structural element surrounding a pipe or conduit for the purpose of preventing future physical damage to the pipe or conduit.
Franchise
Occupancy and use document granted by the county required for occupancy of road rights of way in accordance with Chapters 36.55 and 80.32.
Gallery
Underpass for two or more utility lines.
Manhole
An opening in an underground utility system into which workers or others may enter for the purpose of making installations, inspections, repairs, connections, cleaning, and testing.
Pavement
The combination of subbase, base course, and surfacing placed on a subgrade to support the traffic load and distribute it to the subgrade.
Permit
A document issued under the authority of (1) the County Engineer (or Public Works Director) and/or (2) a franchise granted by the County's legislative authority. The permit provides specific requirements and conditions for specific utility work at specific locations within the right-of-way.
Pipe
A structural tubular product designed, tested, and produced for the transmittance of specific liquids and gases under specific conditions.
Plowing
Direct burial of utility lines by means of a 'plow' type mechanism which breaks the ground, places the utility line at a predetermined depth, and closes the break in the ground.
Pressure
Internal gage pressure in a pipe in pounds per square inch, gage (psig).
Private lines
Privately owned, operated and maintained utility facilities devoted exclusively to the use of the owner.
Relocation
Planned change of location of an existing facility to a more advantageous place without changing the character or general physical nature of the facility.
Replacement
Installation of a like element of a utility system or subsystem in the same or near-same physical location normally due to damage, wear or obsolescence of the element.
Restoration
All work necessary to replace, repair or otherwise restore the right-of-way and all features contained within to the same or equal condition as before any change or construction thereto.
Right-of-way
A general term denoting public land, property, or interest therein, usually in a strip, acquired for or devoted to transportation or secondary purposes.
Road (or roadway)
A general term denoting a street, road or other public way, including shoulders, designated for the purpose of vehicular traffic.
Sleeve
Short casing through a pier, wall or abutment of a highway structure.
Traffic control
Those activities necessary to safeguard the general public, as well as all workers, during the
construction and maintenance of utility facilities within the right-of-way.
Trenched
Installation of a utility in an open excavation.
Untrenched
Installation of a utility without breaking the ground or pavement surface such as by jacking or boring.
Vent
Appurtenance to discharge gaseous contaminants from casings or other enclosures.
12.80.130 General conditions and requirements - Location.
Utility installations shall be located to minimize need for later adjustment to accommodate future roadway improvements and to permit access to servicing such installations with minimum interference to roadway traffic. Counties shall make available to utilities a copy of their six-year transportation improvement program (or capital facilities and transportation plan where required) in order to minimize both utility customer and road user inconvenience should future road improvements (on existing or new alignment) require adjustment or relocating of the utility facilities. Said utilities shall, within the limits of standard business practice, make available appropriate short and long range development plans to the county.
Unless otherwise approved by the county, all above-ground utilities and their appurtenances as well as all above-ground appurtenances of below-ground utilities that may constitute a roadside obstacle for traffic using the road shall be located as close as practicable to the edge of the right-of-way line. If an appurtenance within the right-of-way would constitute an unacceptable roadside obstacle, said obstacle may be:
relocated to another place within the right-of-way,
converted to a break-away design,
crash-protected, or
relocated to another location off the road right-of-way.
Installations that are required for a road purpose, such as street lighting or traffic signals, are to be located and designed in accordance with this policy.
Where existing facilities are in place, new facilities shall be compatible with the existing installations and conform to this policy as nearly as practicable. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 4A, 1992. Formerly 12.20.130).
12.80.140 General conditions and requirements - Design - General.
The utility shall be responsible for the design of the utility facility being proposed. This responsibility shall include, in addition to the integrity of the proposed utility facility, provisions for public safety during the course of construction, as well as consideration of traffic safety and accident potential for the life of the installation.
For work requiring application to the county, the county may review and approve the utility's plans with respect to:
location,
the manner in which the utility facility is to be installed,
measures to be taken to preserve safe and free flow of traffic,
structural integrity of the roadway, bridge, or other structure,
ease of future road maintenance, and appearance of the roadway.
Provision shall be made for known or planned expansion of the utility facilities, particularly those located underground or attached to bridges or other structures within the right-of-way.
Granting of a franchise or permit shall not imply or be construed to mean the county shall be responsible for the design, construction, or operation of the facility or for public safety during the facility's installation, operation, or maintenance. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 9230 Exh. A § 4B, 1992. Formerly 12.20.140).
12.80.150 General conditions and requirements - Standards and codes. All utility installations shall be designed in accordance with the standards, codes and regulations applicable to the type of utility. The methods of installation and materials used shall conform to the codes and standards promulgated by government and by the industry. This shall also include any road design standards which the county shall deem necessary to provide adequate protection to the road, its safe operation, appearance and maintenance. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 4C, 1992. Formerly 12.20.150).
12.80.160 General conditions and requirements - Adjustment and relocation of existing facilities.
Existing underground utilities on county road right-of-way may be removed or relocated when road work funded by the county would disturb the existing underground utility. All such removal or relocation shall be at the sole expense of the owning utility and all work must be accomplished by the same permitting process as for new installations.
Notwithstanding reinforcement or protection otherwise provided, a
permittee shall be responsible for the security of each existing
pipeline and utility within a road construction zone. Where there are
unusual utility hazards or where heavy construction equipment will be
used, the permittee shall provide adequate temporary protection. In
replacing the roadway, the design should give due consideration to the
protection of previously existing utilities in the roadway section
without sacrificing the geometrics of roadway design. (Ord. 94-18
(part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 5A, 1992. Formerly 12.20.160).
12.80.170 Permits - General requirements. For work not authorized by franchise, comprehensive plan, or other agreement, a written permit may be required for occupancy of road right-of-way by all utility facilities, including private lines. No facility shall be used for other than the purpose stated, unless written approval is granted by the county. (Ord. 94-18 (part),
1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 5A, 1992. Formerly 12.20.170).
12.80.180 Permits - Specific requirements. When required, permit applications shall be submitted in a standard format as prescribed by the county. The permit application shall include the following information:
Agreement to all pertinent provisions of this policy and to such special conditions as the county may deem appropriate.
Description of the facilities to be installed.
Adequate exhibits depicting existing or proposed location of the facility in relation to the road, including right-of-way or easement lines; relationship to currently planned road revisions, if applicable; and all locations and situations for which deviations in depth of cover (including the proposed method of protection) or other locational standards are anticipated. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 5B, 1992. Formerly 12.20.180).
12.80.190 Underground utilities - Location and alignment.
For all crossings, the angle of crossing should be as near a right angle to the road centerline as practicable. However, lesser angles may be permitted based upon economic considerations of practical alternatives.
Where practicable, crossings should avoid deep cuts, footings of bridges and retaining walls, or locations where highway drainage would be affected.
Longitudinal installations should run parallel to the roadway and lie as near as practicable to the right-of-way line. Installations which cannot be so installed will be allowed within the right-of-way, provided that:
The installation will not adversely affect the design, construction, stability, structural integrity, traffic safety, or operation of the road facility; or
Failure to allow such installation will create an undue hardship or financial burden upon the utility.
Where irregularly shaped portions of the right-of-way extend beyond the normal right-of-way limits, a uniform alignment of facilities shall be allowed. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 6A, 1992. Formerly 12.20.190).
12.80.200 Underground utilities - Cover. The grade of and resulting cover for an underground utility shall be in compliance with applicable federal, state and county requirements unless otherwise specified. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 6B, 1992. Formerly 12.20.200).
Casings shall be installed for roadway crossings where required by appropriate industry code.
Casings may be required for the following conditions:
As an expediency in the insertion, removal, replacement, or maintenance of a carrier line crossing or other locations where it is necessary in order to avoid open trench construction.
As protection for carrier lines from external loads or shock either during or after construction of a road.
For jacked or bored installations of coated carrier lines unless assurance is provided to the county that there will be no damage to the protective coating.
Within the road right-of-way, where practicable, casing pipes shall extend beyond the toe of fill slopes, back of roadway ditch, or outside of curb.
Other than for necessary vents and/or drains, casing pipes shall be sealed at both ends.
Casing pipes shall be designed to support the load of the road and superimposed loads thereon and, as a minimum, shall equal the structural requirements for road drainage facilities. Casings shall be composed of materials of sufficient durability to withstand conditions to which they may normally be exposed. (Ord. 9418 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 6C, 1992. Formerly 12.20.210).
The carrier pipe shall conform to the material and design requirements of the appropriate utility industry and governmental codes and specifications.
The carrier pipe shall be designed to support the load of the road, plus superimposed loads thereon, when the pipe is operated under all ranges of pressure from maximum internal to zero pressure. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 9230 Exh. A § 6D, 1992. Formerly 12.20.220).
Vents shall be required for casings, tunnels and galleries enclosing carriers of fuel where required by federal safety standards. Vent standpipes should be located and constructed so as neither to interfere with maintenance of the road nor to be concealed by vegetation. Preferably standpipes should stand by a fence or on the right-of-way line.
Drains shall be required for casings, tunnels or galleries enclosing carriers of liquid, liquefied gas, or heavy gas. Drains for carriers of hazardous materials shall be directed to natural or artificial holding areas to prevent the potential for surface or ground water contamination. Drains for which only water or other non-hazardous liquids may discharge may be directed into the roadway ditch or natural water course at locations approved by the county. The drain outfall shall not be used as a wasteway for routine purging of the carrier unless specifically authorized by the county.
Location markers and emergency information should be used when required by applicable state and federal standards.
Manholes should be designed and located in a manner that will cause the least interference to other utilities or future road expansion. Where practicable, installations in the pavement or shoulders should be avoided. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 6E, 1992. Formerly 12.20.230).
12.80.240 Underground utilities - Installation. Installations shall ensure safety of traffic and preservation of the roadway structure, and required construction shall, unless otherwise provided in the approved permit, be in accordance with the following controls:
Trenched Construction and Backfill.
Where the pavement must be removed, it first shall be cut in vertical (or undercut) continuous straight lines.
Trenches shall be cut to have vertical faces, where soil and depth conditions permit, with a maximum width of outside diameter of pipe plus two feet. Shoring shall comply with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Safety Code.
The pipe or carrier shall be installed and the trench backfilled in a manner assuring no deformation of the pipe likely to cause leakage and restoration of the structural integrity of the roadway structure. Specific trench backfill requirements regarding materials and methods shall be provided by the county.
When trenching is approved on paved roads, the pavement shall be restored as required by the county.
Untrenched construction may be required for pipelines crossing roads paved with asphalt concrete or cement concrete and for roads paved with bituminous surface treatment when directed by the county.
If sufficient right-of-way exists, the length of untrenched construction shall extend a minimum of four feet from edge of pavement, except that a lesser standard may be permitted by the county engineer where conditions warrant.
Overbreaks, unused holes, or abandoned casings shall be backfilled as directed by the county engineer.
Water boring under roadways shall not be permitted.
Existing carriers and conduit installed under a roadway may be physically located prior to pipeline installation.
Plowing of communication and electrical lines on or adjacent to existing roads by means of a vibratory plow may be allowed by the county, provided that the structural integrity of the roadway is not impaired. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 6F, 1992. Formerly 12.20.240).
12.80.250 Underground utilities - One call system. All owners of underground facilities shall comply with
Title 19 RCW,
Chapter 19.122 RCW,
RCW 19.122.010 through
19.122.900 (Washington State One Call System or Dig Law). (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 9230 Exh. A § 6G, 1992. Formerly 12.20.250).
12.80.260 Overhead utilities - Power and communication lines.
Single-pole construction and joint use of the pole is desirable and should be used whenever feasible.
The minimum vertical clearance for overhead power and communication lines above the road and the minimum lateral and vertical clearance from bridges shall be in compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code and Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
"Electrical Construction Code".
Where irregularly shaped portions of the right-of-way extend beyond the normal right-of-way limits, a uniform alignment of facilities shall be allowed. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 7, 1992. Formerly 12.20.260).
Utility installations shall be designed and constructed to minimize the adverse effect on existing roadside manmade or natural amenities. Special efforts shall be taken to minimize any potential negative impact on areas of scenic beauty (i.e., scenic strips, viewpoints, rest areas, recreation areas, public parks or historic sites, etc.).
Overhead utility installations shall be permitted in areas of scenic beauty when other utility locations are not available, are not technically feasible, are unreasonably costly, or are less desirable from the standpoint of visual quality.
If the utility intends to use chemical sprays to control or kill weeds and brush in scenic areas, prior approval must be granted by the county at least annually. The county may limit or restrict the types, amounts, and timing of applications if a significant negative impact on the aesthetics of the area is anticipated, provided such limitations or restrictions are not in conflict with state law governing utility right-of-way maintenance.
Refuse and debris resulting from the installation or maintenance of the utility facilities shall be promptly removed once work is completed. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 8, 1992. Formerly 12.20.270).
12.80.280 Installations on roadway bridges and structures. Attachment of utility lines to a roadway structure (including bridges) may be allowed where such attachment conforms to sound engineering considerations for preserving the roadway structure and its safe operation, maintenance and appearance. The attachment shall be in accordance with the following:
Attachment of a utility shall not be considered unless the structure in question is of a design that is adequate to support the additional load and can accommodate the utility facility without compromise of highway features, including reasonable ease of maintenance.
Manholes and other utility access panels should be avoided within the roadway portion of the structure.
Attachment on a structure of a pipeline carrying a hazardous transmittant shall be avoided where practicable.
The utility attachment shall not reduce the clearance of a structure where such clearance is critical. Attachment to the outside of a structure should be avoided where there are reasonable alternatives.
Utility mountings shall be of a type which shall not create noise resulting from vibration.
The hole created in a structure abutment shall be sleeved, shall be of the minimum size necessary to accommodate the utility line, and shall be sealed to prevent any leakage of water or backfill material.
The utility line back of the abutment shall curve or angle out to align outside the roadbed area in as short a distance as is operationally practicable.
Communication and electrical power line attachments shall be suitably insulated, grounded, and preferably carried in protective conduit or pipe from point of exit from the ground to re-entry. Carrier pipe and casing pipe shall be properly isolated from electric power line attachments. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 9, 1992. Formerly 12.20.280).
The size of disturbed area necessary to install a utility shall be kept to a minimum.
Restoration methods shall be in accordance with the specifications of the county and/or special provisions of the franchise, permit, or agreement.
Unsatisfactory restoration work shall be promptly corrected by the utility. If necessary, unsatisfactory restoration work may be corrected by the county and billed to the utility. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 10A, 1992. Formerly 12.20.290).
Traffic controls, including detours for all utility work, shall conform with the currently applicable
"Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways".
All construction and maintenance operations shall be planned to keep interference with traffic to a minimum. On heavily traveled roads, construction operations interfering with traffic should not be scheduled during periods of peak traffic flow. Work shall be planned so that closure of intersecting streets, road approaches, or other access points is held to a minimum.
Adequate provision shall be made to safeguard any open excavation, and shall include barricades, lights, flaggers, or other protective devices as may be necessary.
The storage of materials on through roadways shall not be allowed, and parking of vehicles on through roadways shall be kept to a minimum. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 10B, 1992. Formerly 12.20.300).
All utility facilities shall be kept in a good state of repair. Emergency repairs shall be undertaken in a timely manner.
If emergency repairs disturb the right-of-way, such repairs may be immediately undertaken and the right-of-way restored. Approval as to the manner of final restoration of the right-of-way shall be secured from the county in a timely fashion. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § 10C, 1992. Formerly 12.20.310).
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Volume 1 - Pavement Policy, as amended.
